Harestone Lane is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6BD is located in the Harestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harestone Lane, Caterham, CR3 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6HJ, CR3 6BA, CR3 6HT, CR3 6HG, CR3 6YA, CR3 6HS, CR3 6BB, CR3 6HA, CR3 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR3 6BD is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 43.1% | 45.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 56.9% | 54.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR3 6BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.5% | 53.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 32.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90%) 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 | 61.7% | 53.8% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6BD this area, 7.7% 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 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 23.9% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 10.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 40.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 17.5% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.2% | 72.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 68.5% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 14.3% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 68.5% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harestone Lane was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harestone Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 127th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-01-11 | £275,833 |
| 18 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2016-01-29 | £848,353 |
| 6 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2015-12-01 | £924,516 |
| 10 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-12-01 | £561,085 |
| 14 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2015-11-16 | £899,012 |
CR3 6BD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR3 6BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School Markfield Road , CR3 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 4,375 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham School Harestone Valley Road , CR3 6YA | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Form Café | Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road | 269 yd | |
| Caterham School Pavilion on the Hill | Pavilion, Rugby Field, Park Avenue | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrow Inn | 235 Stanstead Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham School Sports Centre HARESTONE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 272 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 91.7% |
| Median download speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.