Banstead Road is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5QL 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 Banstead Road, Caterham, CR3 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5NT, CR3 5LX, CR3 5QJ, CR3 5NH, CR3 5TL, CR3 5NL, CR3 5NG, CR3 5SX, CR3 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 5QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 54% | 48.9% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 46% | 51.1% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 30% | 38.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 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 (88.4%) 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 | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 39.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.8% | 11.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 36% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 74.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 85.5% | 78.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 78.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banstead Road was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Portley & Queens Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Banstead Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Portley & Queens Park and the 6th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Banstead Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2025-03-24 | £425,230 |
| 119 Banstead Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-11-13 | £451,379 |
| 115 Banstead Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-09 | £417,394 |
| 127 Banstead Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-15 | £446,865 |
| 111 Banstead Road, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2022-08-30 | £462,001 |
CR3 5QL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CR3 5QL 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,348 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 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft First School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,469 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 | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 330 yd | |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop | St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Kitchen | 83a Coulsdon Road | 401 yd | |
| The Arc | The Arc, 39 Weston Drive | 673 yd | |
| Sugarmamas Cake Shop | 24 Chaldon Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary on the Green | The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 401 yd | |
| Townend Social Club | 15 Town End | 746 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph | 39 High Street | 865 yd | |
| The King and Queen | 34 High Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway | 177 Coulsdon Road | 184 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 169 Coulsdon Road | 184 yd | |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | 181 Coulsdon Road | 184 yd | |
| China Chef | 183 Coulsdon Road | 184 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab | 167 Coulsdon Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, Guards Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Co-operative | 19-21 Raglan Precinct and 16 -17 Raglan Precinct, Town End | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Hillcroft Primary School HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Audley Primary School WHYTELEAFE ROAD | swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Surrey National Golf Club ROOK LANE | golf | 1,050 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.