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CR3 6YL

Milner Approach

Valley

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Detailed insights for CR3 6YL

Overview

Postcode CR3 6YL 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 Caterham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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
10.1%
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

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% 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 64 ft away from CR3 6YL.

Flood risk

No risk

Caterham Valley near CR3 6YL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR3 6YL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Caterham

Southern

Walking directions to Caterham
0.8 mi

6

Whyteleafe South

Southern

Walking directions to Whyteleafe South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR3 6YL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
6,835.4 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
311
72.33%
Other White
28
6.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
3.02%
Caribbean
10
2.33%
Irish
10
2.33%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
34.94%
Level 3 (A level)
87
26.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.86%
No qualifications
39
11.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
43.45%
Owns outright
38
22.62%
Shared ownership
23
13.69%
Other social rented
15
8.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.33%
Total households: 168

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026237, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PGTerracedFreehold£450,000
03 Nov 2025245, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
31 Oct 2025229, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PGFlatsLeasehold£197,500
09 Jul 2025267, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
27 Jun 202511, Ambleside, 223, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PGFlatsLeasehold£352,000

Schools

In the CR3 6YL postcode area, located within Caterham Valley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryde Stafford SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableEssendene Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR3 6YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 6YL, 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 Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CR3 6YL

Is CR3 6YL (Caterham Valley) safe?

The area around CR3 6YL 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 6YL?

The median sale price around CR3 6YL 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 6YL?

There are 8 schools close to CR3 6YL, including Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery (Good), de Stafford School (Good) and Essendene Lodge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR3 6YL?

The closest station to CR3 6YL is Caterham in TfL zone 6, about 1,020 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR3 6YL?

CR3 6YL 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.