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CR3 6LB

Station Avenue

Harestone

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Detailed insights for CR3 6LB

Overview

Postcode CR3 6LB is located in a major urban area, within the Harestone ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Caterham Valley area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caterham Valley is £72,674 per year. The nearest station is Caterham, about 0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Timber Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Caterham Valley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Caterham Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Caterham Valley is £72,674 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from CR3 6LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Caterham Valley near CR3 6LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Caterham located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR3 6LB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

6

Caterham

Southern

Walking directions to Caterham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR3 6LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTimber Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Timber Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
4,446.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.37(+21%)
Shoplifting
24.42(+206%)
Public order
23.26(+283%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.28(+32%)
Other theft
8.72(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
63.57%
Other White
46
11.56%
Other Asian
15
3.77%
African
13
3.27%
Indian
11
2.76%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
47.56%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.33%
No qualifications
29
8.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.1%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
40%
Owns with a mortgage
53
28.65%
Owns outright
43
23.24%
Social rents from council
8
4.32%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.7%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Harestone

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£439
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£307K – £818K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £439 per square foot) in Harestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£875,000£461
Semi-Detached9£460,000£540
Terraced4£330,000£393
Flats24£302,500£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£685,000£276,250£460,000£342,000
2017£686,700£284,750£505,000£422,500
2018£745,000£315,000£465,000£340,000
2019£681,250£270,000£487,000£370,000
2020£765,000£287,500£459,750£382,000
2021£750,000£300,000£535,000£465,000
2022£937,000£350,000£465,000£405,000
2023£1,045,000£294,000£684,225£530,000
2024£900,000£290,000£503,500£415,000
2025£950,000£305,000£552,500£400,000
2026£845,000£300,000£480,000£389,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388£402£331£331
2017£418£400£412£473
2018£397£413£392£337
2019£406£369£424£369
2020£453£347£446£376
2021£456£416£435£401
2022£485£451£512£392
2023£519£387£360£446
2024£483£399£479£582
2025£460£394£540£409
2026£461£398£468£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harestone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 20262, Chandlers Place, 1, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6HLFlatsLeasehold£295,000
01 Aug 20257, Chandlers Place, 1, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6HLFlatsLeasehold£295,000
29 May 2026Flat 3, Caterham Lodge, 2, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6FAFlatsLeasehold£100,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 6, Caterham Lodge, 2, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6FAFlatsLeasehold£105,000
06 Nov 2025Flat 10, Caterham Lodge, 2, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6FAFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the CR3 6LB postcode area, located within Caterham Valley, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR3 6LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableEssendene Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt John's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHillcroft Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 6LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR3 6LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWaitrose2-10 Station Avenue, Caterham, CR3 6LBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miMorrisons28 Church Walk, Caterham, CR3 6RTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miLidlTandridge, CR3 6PYWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,307
Band D£2,595
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,325
Band H£5,190

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR3 6LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annette Evans

Harestone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Robin Spencer

Harestone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Claire Coutinho

East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTandridgeE07000215
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast SurreyE14001215
WardHarestoneE05015890
ParishCaterham ValleyE04009597
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caterham ValleyE02006431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tandridge 004BE01030829
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR3 6LB

Is CR3 6LB (Caterham Valley) safe?

The area around CR3 6LB records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CR3 6LB?

The median sale price around CR3 6LB in Caterham Valley is £450,000 (about £439 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR3 6LB?

There are 8 schools close to CR3 6LB, including Essendene Lodge School, St John's CofE Aided Primary School (Good) and Hillcroft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR3 6LB?

The closest station to CR3 6LB is Caterham in TfL zone 6, about 39 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR3 6LB?

CR3 6LB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR3 6LB (Caterham Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering CR3 6LB is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Annette Evans (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Spencer (Liberal Democrats).