Cromwell Road is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5JB is located in the Westway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cromwell Road, Caterham, CR3 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5JF, CR3 5JH, CR3 5JJ, CR3 5JA, CR3 5JD, CR3 5QW, CR3 5JE, CR3 5JN, CR3 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR3 5JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 35.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 45.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 31.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88% | 80.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.6% | 89.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Portley & Queens Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromwell Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Portley & Queens Park and the 59th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Cromwell Road, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2024-08-16 | £483,644 |
| 84 Cromwell Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-11-23 | £414,909 |
| 60 Cromwell Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-07-14 | £415,954 |
| 56 Cromwell Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-03-23 | £394,878 |
| 104 Cromwell Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-11-04 | £407,500 |
CR3 5JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,138 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 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 2,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 354 yd | |
| The Arc | The Arc, 39 Weston Drive | 523 yd | |
| Caterham Pumas YFC | Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane | 528 yd | |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop | St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue | 582 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Kitchen | 83a Coulsdon Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 528 yd | |
| The Boundary on the Green | The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue | 581 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishmongers Chippy | 180 Coulsdon Road | 354 yd | |
| Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway | 177 Coulsdon Road | 532 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 169 Coulsdon Road | 532 yd | |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | 181 Coulsdon Road | 532 yd | |
| China Chef | 183 Coulsdon Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, Guards Avenue | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 851 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.