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CR3

CATERHAM

Greater London, London, England

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CR3 encompasses CATERHAM and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £525,317
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 62% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£525,317

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

83% above national avg

Crime Rate

31.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

Property Prices in CR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CR3 is £525,317, which is 60% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in CR3 cost 83.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CR3 have risen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £891,371 303
Semi-detached £504,217 355
Terraced £458,416 158
Flat £269,627 479
All types £525,317 1346

5-Year Price History

£507K £518K £528K £539K £549K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CR3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CR3 has a crime rate well 62% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CR3 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Audley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's CofE Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School Primary Good mi
Woldingham School Other Not inspected mi
Oakhyrst Grange School Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

90,586

Population

62

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CR3 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CR3 is collected by Tandridge. The Band D rate is £2,252/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CR3 — CATERHAM

Area Summary

CR3 (CATERHAM) offers above-average property prices (£525,317, 83% above national average), low crime (62% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CR3 CATERHAM

What is the average house price in CR3 CATERHAM?
The average house price in CR3 (CATERHAM) is £525,317, based on 1346 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 83% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is CR3 CATERHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in CR3 is significantly below the national average (31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CR3 CATERHAM?
The population of CR3 (CATERHAM) is approximately 90,586 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CR3?
The average broadband download speed in CR3 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CR3 CATERHAM?
There are 18 schools in or near CR3. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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