Burntwood Lane is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 5UL is located in the Portley & Queens Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burntwood Lane, Caterham, CR3 5UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 5UN, CR3 5EP, CR3 5UR, CR3 5HP, CR3 5EN, CR3 5EQ, CR3 5HB, CR3 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 5UL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.2% | 49.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR3 5UL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 23.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 53.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 44.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 15.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 38.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.9% | 85.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 91% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burntwood Lane was 121.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.2% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burntwood Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 41st highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-11-14 | £740,991 |
| 28 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-08-27 | £528,928 |
| 32 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-06-30 | £658,000 |
| 36 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-12-15 | £855,466 |
| 10 Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-11-29 | £766,192 |
CR3 5UL 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 5UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR3 5UL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham School Harestone Valley Road , CR3 6YA | - not rated | 2,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Stafford Sports Centre Cafe | De Stafford Sports Centre, Burntwood Lane | 159 yd | |
| That Retro Place | 21 High Street | 651 yd | |
| Coffee and Creams | Unit 1, Pinewood House, Chaldon Road | 659 yd | |
| Eddies Cafe | 20 Chaldon Road | 659 yd | |
| Sugarmamas Cake Shop | 24 Chaldon Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townend Social Club | 15 Town End | 423 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph | 39 High Street | 651 yd | |
| The King and Queen | 34 High Street | 707 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 826 yd | |
| Caterham Arms Bar | 83a Coulsdon Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Fish Bar | 20 High Street | 707 yd | |
| King Fish | 213 Croydon Road | 754 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 46 High Street | 826 yd | |
| Caterham Charcoal Grill | 75 High Street | 826 yd | |
| Mazzy's Grill | 82 Croydon Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 19-21 Raglan Precinct and 16 -17 Raglan Precinct, Town End | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Stafford School DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE BURNTWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| De Stafford Sports Centre DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE BURNTWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Audley Primary School WHYTELEAFE ROAD | swimming pool | 378 yd |
| St Francis Rc School WHYTELEAFE ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Hillcroft Primary School HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 779 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.