Stirling Drive is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5GB is located in the Westway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stirling Drive, Caterham, CR3 5GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5GD, CR3 5GE, CR3 5ZB, CR3 5QT, CR3 5XY, CR3 5ZG, CR3 5QP, CR3 5QD, CR3 5DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 5GB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 33.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 55.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 32.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around CR3 5GB this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 32.1% | -7.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 78.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 88.6% | 87.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 87.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.4% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Drive was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% lower than the Portley & Queens Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stirling Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Portley & Queens Park and the 93rd highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Stirling Drive, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-08-08 | £564,619 |
| 19 Stirling Drive, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-21 | £514,107 |
| 10 Stirling Drive, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £588,500 | 2025-02-17 | £611,493 |
| 35 Stirling Drive, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £872,000 | 2022-12-22 | £830,934 |
| 13 Stirling Drive, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-11-11 | £624,290 |
CR3 5GB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arc | The Arc, 39 Weston Drive | 141 yd | |
| Caterham Pumas YFC | Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane | 357 yd | |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 391 yd | |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop | St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue | 449 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Kitchen | 83a Coulsdon Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 357 yd | |
| The Boundary on the Green | The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue | 449 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishmongers Chippy | 180 Coulsdon Road | 391 yd | |
| Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway | 177 Coulsdon Road | 554 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 169 Coulsdon Road | 554 yd | |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | 181 Coulsdon Road | 554 yd | |
| China Chef | 183 Coulsdon Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, Guards Avenue | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Surrey National Golf Club ROOK LANE | golf | 842 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 316 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.