Timber Hill Road is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6LD 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 Timber Hill Road, Caterham, CR3 6LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6RA, CR3 6LF, CR3 6LE, CR3 6FX, CR3 6QA, CR3 6LH, CR3 6RE, CR3 6EZ, CR3 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR3 6LD 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% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53% | 49.5% | -3.5% | 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 6LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 30.6% | 30% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 54.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 58% | 63.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6LD this area, 6.4% 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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 10.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 51% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 88% | 81% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 86.7% | 84.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 84.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Timber Hill Road was 188.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 426.0% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Timber Hill Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 14th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Timber Hill Road, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £788,000 | 2024-08-23 | £753,911 |
| 2 Timber Hill Road, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-21 | £302,290 |
| Flat 2 2A Timber Hill Road, Caterham, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-20 | £268,583 |
| 2 Timber Hill Road, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-12-23 | £438,337 |
| Meadowbank, 8 Timber Hill Road, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-04-18 | £778,102 |
CR3 6LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6LD 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community 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 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 5,338 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 | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham School Harestone Valley Road , CR3 6YA | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajduth Tandoori | 14 Godstone Road | 73 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Former, 2 Godstone Road | 73 yd | |
| KFC | 6 The Square | 149 yd | |
| Blue Lotus Indian Restaurant | 19 Godstone Road | 158 yd | |
| Caterham Cafe Bistro | 17 Godstone Road | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Pepper | 32 Godstone Road | 73 yd | |
| William Garland | 4 The Square | 149 yd | |
| Caterham Club | 10a Croydon Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 11 Croydon Road | 234 yd | |
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 25 Croydon Road | 234 yd | |
| Broo Coffee | Station Kiosk, Caterham Railway Station, 20 Station Avenue | 254 yd | |
| Balti Express | 50 Croydon Road | 303 yd | |
| Buzz Kebab | 40 Croydon Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 28 Church Walk | 178 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 2-10 Station Avenue | 222 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham Youth & Community Centre (Closed) 91a 91a Godstone Road | 239 yd | |
| Vitesse (Closed) 60a 60a Croydon Road | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Village Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WHITE KNOBS WAY | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School MARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.