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CR3 6PL

Croydon Road

Valley

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Detailed insights for CR3 6PL

Overview

Postcode CR3 6PL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caterham Valley is £72,674 per year. The nearest station is Whyteleafe South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Caterham Valley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Caterham Valley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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 119 ft away from CR3 6PL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Whyteleafe South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR3 6PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Whyteleafe South

Southern

Walking directions to Whyteleafe South
0.9 mi

6

Caterham

Southern

Walking directions to Caterham
0.9 mi

Woldingham

N/A

Walking directions to Woldingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR3 6PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Park
0.2 miWapses Lodge RecreationalSmallWalking directions to Wapses Lodge Recreational

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
4,522.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-1%)
Public order
8.74(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-17%)
Vehicle crime
5.34(+44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
76.2%
Other White
20
6.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.31%
Indian
9
2.71%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
27.14%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.33%
No qualifications
43
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.24%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
35.56%
Social rents from council
44
32.59%
Owns outright
21
15.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.89%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Valley

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£518,750£5,106
Flats20£242,500£3,641
Semi-Detached28£447,500£5,112
Terraced3£411,500£4,551

10 year median price trend in Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025333A, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PLTerracedFreehold£411,500
14 Jul 2025333, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,000
14 Jul 2025333, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
07 Nov 2025288, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
19 Sept 202516, Greenhill Avenue, Caterham, CR3 6PQDetachedFreehold£482,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR3 6PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMarden Lodge Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryde Stafford SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAudley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 6PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR3 6PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCaterham Mini Market371 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PNWalking directions to Caterham Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,119
Band H£4,943

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 6PL, 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 004EE01030851
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR3 6PL

Is CR3 6PL (Caterham Valley) safe?

The area around CR3 6PL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 6PL?

The median sale price around CR3 6PL in Caterham Valley is £417,000 (about £4,688 per square metre) based on 57 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR3 6PL?

There are 7 schools close to CR3 6PL, including Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery (Good), de Stafford School (Good) and Audley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR3 6PL?

The closest station to CR3 6PL is Whyteleafe South in TfL zone 6, about 1,047 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR3 6PL?

CR3 6PL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.