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CR3 6PA

Croydon Road

Valley

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Overview

Postcode CR3 6PA is located in a major urban area, within the Valley ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Caterham Valley area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Caterham Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Caterham Valley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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 236 ft away from CR3 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Caterham Valley near CR3 6PA 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 6PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

6

Caterham

Southern

Walking directions to Caterham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
7,749.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.52(+50%)
Shoplifting
29.65(+272%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.81(+118%)
Public order
13.81(+128%)
Other theft
13(+132%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
67.61%
Other White
35
8.22%
Other Asian
20
4.69%
Indian
16
3.76%
African
13
3.05%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
39.01%
No qualifications
56
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
35.02%
Owns with a mortgage
81
34.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
23.63%
Social rents from council
10
4.22%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.11%
Total households: 237

Property prices in Valley

Median price£412,250
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £475K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £412,250 (about £422 per square foot) in Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£555,000£482
Semi-Detached32£447,500£469
Terraced4£430,750£392
Flats23£235,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£267,275£351,500£359,850
2017£476,000£252,500£370,000£342,500
2018£375,000£262,500£375,500£370,000
2019£572,500£225,000£335,000£345,000
2020£423,500£200,000£390,001£417,500
2021£485,000£252,250£443,750£420,000
2022£570,000£260,000£425,000£411,000
2023£488,000£232,500£455,500£453,500
2024£478,250£258,500£450,000£404,750
2025£542,500£225,000£460,000£383,250
2026£760,000£237,500£419,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448£369£412£402
2017£479£365£403£424
2018£422£375£418£456
2019£494£368£429£471
2020£394£313£442£430
2021£465£362£421£372
2022£484£379£472£493
2023£495£410£486£426
2024£421£391£450£396
2025£473£299£486£484
2026£507£338£502£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
10 Sept 2025Flat 21, Caterham Lodge, 2, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6FAFlatsLeasehold£245,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 33, Caterham Lodge, 2, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6FAFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR3 6PA
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

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR3 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR3 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWaitrose2-10 Station Avenue, Caterham, CR3 6LBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miLidlTandridge, CR3 6PYWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miMorrisons28 Church Walk, Caterham, CR3 6RTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miLondis51-55 High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UFWalking directions to Londis

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 6PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alun Jones

Valley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Jenny Gaffney

Valley - 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
WardValleyE05015897
ParishCaterham ValleyE04009597
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caterham ValleyE02006431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tandridge 004DE01030850
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR3 6PA

Is CR3 6PA (Caterham Valley) safe?

The area around CR3 6PA records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6PA?

The median sale price around CR3 6PA in Valley is £412,250 (about £422 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR3 6PA?

There are 8 schools close to CR3 6PA, 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 6PA?

The closest station to CR3 6PA is Caterham in TfL zone 6, about 58 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR3 6PA?

CR3 6PA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering CR3 6PA is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alun Jones (Liberal Democrats) and Jenny Gaffney (Liberal Democrats).