Harestone Drive is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6HX 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 Drive, Caterham, CR3 6HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6HU, CR3 6HP, CR3 6HQ, CR3 6BX, CR3 6FP, CR3 6HW, CR3 6EU, CR3 6SX, CR3 6HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR3 6HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 24% | 33.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 57.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 59.2% | 56.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around CR3 6HX this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 85.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.7% | 85% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 84.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harestone Drive was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Harestone Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 31st lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £672,500 | 2021-11-26 | £708,041 |
| 15 Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,167,500 | 2021-06-28 | £1,297,660 |
| 7 Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-05-09 | £676,912 |
| 9 Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2013-12-06 | £766,054 |
| 6 Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2013-07-29 | £714,644 |
CR3 6HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School Markfield Road , CR3 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoro | 30 Church Walk | 601 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 50 Church Walk | 601 yd | |
| Greggs | 38 Church Walk | 606 yd | |
| Caterham School Pavilion on the Hill | Pavilion, Rugby Field, Park Avenue | 608 yd | |
| Blue Lotus Indian Restaurant | 19 Godstone Road | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Garland | 4 The Square | 683 yd | |
| The Crown and Pepper | 32 Godstone Road | 696 yd | |
| Caterham Club | 10a Croydon Road | 740 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broo Coffee | Station Kiosk, Caterham Railway Station, 20 Station Avenue | 602 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 11 Croydon Road | 665 yd | |
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 25 Croydon Road | 665 yd | |
| Balti Express | 50 Croydon Road | 740 yd | |
| Buzz Kebab | 40 Croydon Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 28 Church Walk | 601 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 2-10 Station Avenue | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham Youth & Community Centre (Closed) 91a 91a Godstone Road | 613 yd | |
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Caterham School Sports Centre HARESTONE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Vitesse (Closed) 60a 60a Croydon Road | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Village Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WHITE KNOBS WAY | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School MARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.