Darby Close is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5BR is located in the Westway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darby Close, Caterham, CR3 5BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5BS, CR3 5AW, CR3 5BT, CR3 5AU, CR3 5AY, CR3 5NS, CR3 5EW, CR3 5AX, CR3 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR3 5BR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 35.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 47.9% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24% | 16.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 25.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91% | 83.1% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 88.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 89% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darby Close was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Portley & Queens Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darby Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Portley & Queens Park and the 123rd highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Darby Close, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-02 | £363,807 |
| 6 Darby Close, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-03-14 | £254,687 |
| 8 Darby Close, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2011-06-24 | £377,656 |
| 1 Darby Close, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2011-06-23 | £524,996 |
| 6 Darby Close, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2009-03-26 | £266,512 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft First School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop | St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue | 222 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Kitchen | 83a Coulsdon Road | 322 yd | |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 436 yd | |
| The Arc | The Arc, 39 Weston Drive | 543 yd | |
| Oakhall Church | Oakhall Church, 181 Chaldon Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary on the Green | The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue | 222 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 322 yd | |
| Townend Social Club | 15 Town End | 1,007 yd | |
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 1,013 yd | |
| The King and Queen | 34 High Street | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway | 177 Coulsdon Road | 295 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 169 Coulsdon Road | 295 yd | |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | 181 Coulsdon Road | 295 yd | |
| China Chef | 183 Coulsdon Road | 295 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab | 167 Coulsdon Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, Guards Avenue | 291 yd | |
| Co-operative | 19-21 Raglan Precinct and 16 -17 Raglan Precinct, Town End | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Surrey National Golf Club ROOK LANE | golf | 656 yd |
| Hillcroft Primary School HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.