The Grove is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5QD 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 The Grove, Caterham, CR3 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5QB, CR3 5GD, CR3 5GB, CR3 5XY, CR3 5GE, CR3 5ZF, CR3 5ZB, CR3 5DU, CR3 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 5QD 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 5QD 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 The Grove was 58.1 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.
The Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Portley & Queens Park and the 125th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Grove, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-02-21 | £277,562 |
| 9 The Grove, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-12 | £231,285 |
| 5 The Grove, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-18 | £229,814 |
| 9 The Grove, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-06-01 | £232,697 |
| 3 The Grove, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-03-06 | £235,337 |
CR3 5QD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft First School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,371 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 | 768 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,784 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 | 1,315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 204 yd | |
| Caterham Pumas YFC | Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane | 375 yd | |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop | St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue | 555 yd | |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 558 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Kitchen | 83a Coulsdon Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 375 yd | |
| The Boundary on the Green | The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue | 554 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishmongers Chippy | 180 Coulsdon Road | 558 yd | |
| Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway | 177 Coulsdon Road | 697 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 169 Coulsdon Road | 697 yd | |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | 181 Coulsdon Road | 697 yd | |
| China Chef | 183 Coulsdon Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, Guards Avenue | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Surrey National Golf Club ROOK LANE | golf | 753 yd |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| 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 | 65.2% |
| Median download speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.