Commonwealth Road is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6LW is located in the Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commonwealth Road, Caterham, CR3 6LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6LS, CR3 6LJ, CR3 6LN, CR3 6QD, CR3 6DJ, CR3 6LU, CR3 6PE, CR3 6AZ, CR3 6LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR3 6LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around CR3 6LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 36.7% | 47.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 40.9% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 57.3% | 53.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 6LW this area, 8.4% 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 | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 19.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 37.5% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 86.9% | 81.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 91.7% | 86.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonwealth Road was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 255.4% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commonwealth Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 29th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Commonwealth Road, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-01-23 | £406,289 |
| 119 Commonwealth Road, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-01 | £419,348 |
| 91 Commonwealth Road, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-01-12 | £481,440 |
| 113F Commonwealth Road, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-09-06 | £410,593 |
| 109 Commonwealth Road, Caterham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-07-22 | £363,990 |
CR3 6LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Lodge County First School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft First School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Pupil Referral Unit Godstone Road , The Caterham Centre CR3 6RE | - not rated | 699 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eothen School 3 Harestone Hill , CR3 6SG | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 1,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke and Flame | 62 Croydon Road | 226 yd | |
| Whyteleafe Grill and Bar | 55 Croydon Road | 227 yd | |
| The Kerala | 63 Croydon Road | 227 yd | |
| Sweet and Savoury Waffles | 28 Croydon Road | 295 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 36 Croydon Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Club | 10a Croydon Road | 295 yd | |
| William Garland | 4 The Square | 440 yd | |
| The Crown and Pepper | 32 Godstone Road | 560 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 842 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph | 39 High Street | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazzy's Grill | 82 Croydon Road | 119 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 68 Croydon Road | 119 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Croydon Road | 227 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 61a Croydon Road | 227 yd | |
| Balti Express | 50 Croydon Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 2-10 Station Avenue | 473 yd | |
| Morrisons | 28 Church Walk | 524 yd | |
| Co-operative | 19-21 Raglan Precinct and 16 -17 Raglan Precinct, Town End | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vitesse (Closed) 60a 60a Croydon Road | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Caterham Youth & Community Centre (Closed) 91a 91a Godstone Road | 729 yd | |
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| De Stafford School DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE BURNTWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| De Stafford Sports Centre DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE BURNTWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Hillcroft Primary School HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.