Station Avenue is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6LB 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 Station Avenue, Caterham, CR3 6LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6YT, CR3 6HB, CR3 6PA, CR3 6HL, CR3 6FA, CR3 6QA, CR3 6FX, CR3 6TD, CR3 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 6LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 40.9% | 51% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 11.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CR3 6LB this area, 8.8% 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 | 19.1% | 8.8% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 14.3% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 47.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 83.1% | 75.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 85.1% | 74.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 74.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Avenue was 351.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 880.6% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 4th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 17 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-04-23 | £615,703 |
| Commercial Unit, 32 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey Other, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2018-02-16 | £291,505 |
| 17 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2009-07-17 | £1,072,640 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School Markfield Road , CR3 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,687 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham School Harestone Valley Road , CR3 6YA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 38 Church Walk | 65 yd | |
| Kokoro | 30 Church Walk | 70 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 50 Church Walk | 70 yd | |
| KFC | 6 The Square | 86 yd | |
| Caffe Bambino | 24 Croydon Road | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Garland | 4 The Square | 86 yd | |
| Caterham Club | 10a Croydon Road | 182 yd | |
| The Crown and Pepper | 32 Godstone Road | 192 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 908 yd | |
| The King and Queen | 34 High Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broo Coffee | Station Kiosk, Caterham Railway Station, 20 Station Avenue | 39 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 11 Croydon Road | 78 yd | |
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 25 Croydon Road | 78 yd | |
| Balti Express | 50 Croydon Road | 182 yd | |
| Buzz Kebab | 40 Croydon Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 2-10 Station Avenue | 2 yd | |
| Morrisons | 28 Church Walk | 70 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vitesse (Closed) 60a 60a Croydon Road | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Caterham Youth & Community Centre (Closed) 91a 91a Godstone Road | 299 yd | |
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Village Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WHITE KNOBS WAY | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School MARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.