Old Fox Close, Caterham, CR3 5QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR3 5QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.6%	51.1%	4.5%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	53.4%	48.9%	-4.5%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	28.6%	35%	6.4%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	49.3%	-5.6%	44.2%	5.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6%	5.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	9%	7.1%	-1.9%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	50.3%	43.3%	-7.0%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	36.4%	39%	2.6%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	9.3%	13.6%	4.3%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.9%	16%	-0.9%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.9%	-1.3%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	11.7%	-10.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.3%	-0.3%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	18.1%	4.6%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	37.2%	11.6%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	6.4%	2.8%	-3.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	5.6%	5.5%	-0.1%	3.1%	2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2.8%	0.6%	-2.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	82.7%	82.2%	-0.5%	81.4%	0.8%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% 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%	87%	-4.0%	83.2%	3.8%
European Union	0%	5.9%	5.9%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	4.9%	5.2%	0.3%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	87%	-2.5%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	10.5%	10.2%	9.8%	0.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.2%	37.2%	-7.0%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	4%	1.7%	2.3%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Old Fox Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Fox Close was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Fox Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CR3 5QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Fox Close are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Fox Close, Caterham, CR3 5QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR3 5QU

Average Price
£494,985

Semi-Detached
£501,170

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£377,464

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Fox Close

Average Price
£489,747

Semi-Detached
£496,357

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£374,063

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Fox CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Old Fox Close, Caterham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2025-02-28	£538,005
25 Old Fox Close, Caterham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2025-02-21	£409,674
11 Old Fox Close, Caterham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2025-01-31	£460,032
6 Old Fox Close, Caterham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£547,500	2022-02-07	£542,795
31 Old Fox Close, Caterham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2021-11-26	£480,521

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR3 5QU

Employment

CR3 5QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 5QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	79
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	21
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT	- not rated	4,402 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,302 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH	- not rated	1,302 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP	- not rated	1,302 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP	- not rated	1,363 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED	3out of 4	1,660 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG	- not rated	1,631 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE	- not rated	2,558 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA	- not rated	4,664 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES	- not rated	480 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA	- not rated	1,551 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX	- not rated	1,831 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA	- not rated	1,551 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX	- not rated	1,403 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN	- not rated	1,561 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN	3out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED	4out of 4	1,782 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB	- not rated	1,805 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caterham Pumas YFC	Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane	71 yd
The Arc	The Arc, 39 Weston Drive	417 yd
Dewan-e-am Caterham	188 Coulsdon Road	624 yd
Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop	St Michaels Chapel, Guards Avenue	730 yd
Cafe Shack	225 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon	846 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fox Public House	Fox Lane, Caterham		71 yd
The Boundary on the Green	The Fleeting Brook, Guards Avenue		729 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fishmongers Chippy	180 Coulsdon Road	624 yd
Royal Pizza & Chicken Takeaway	177 Coulsdon Road	809 yd
Royal Tandoori	169 Coulsdon Road	809 yd
Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips	181 Coulsdon Road	809 yd
China Chef	183 Coulsdon Road	809 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	Tesco, Guards Avenue		709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON	grass pitches	254 yd
Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON	grass pitches	360 yd
Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON	grass pitches	376 yd
Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	477 yd
The Village Health Club WESTON DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	550 yd
The Village Caterham THE OFFICERS MESS THE OFFICERS MESS COLDSTREAM ROAD	grass pitches	714 yd
Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD	grass pitches	806 yd
Surrey National Golf Club ROOK LANE	golf	1,066 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	28.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	35 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	35 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.79 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CR3 5QU