The Clares is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6RW is located in the Harestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Clares, Caterham, CR3 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6FE, CR3 6DR, CR3 6SL, CR3 6JU, CR3 6SX, CR3 6LA, CR3 6HN, CR3 6HW, CR3 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR3 6RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 37.7% | 52.6% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 34.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.8% | 54.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 13.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.2% | 82.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 90.8% | 85.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Clares was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.9% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Clares has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 82nd highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Clares, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2024-12-18 | £1,131,210 |
| 3 The Clares, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2020-11-17 | £1,012,739 |
| 9 The Clares, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2013-03-05 | £1,085,655 |
| 5 The Clares, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2010-08-11 | £1,044,784 |
| 8 The Clares, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2009-12-16 | £971,978 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Croydon Road , CR3 6QH | 3out of 4 | 2,015 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 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 5,418 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 | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 1,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lotus Indian Restaurant | 19 Godstone Road | 286 yd | |
| Caterham Cafe Bistro | 17 Godstone Road | 286 yd | |
| Kokoro | 30 Church Walk | 297 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 50 Church Walk | 297 yd | |
| Greggs | 38 Church Walk | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Pepper | 32 Godstone Road | 356 yd | |
| William Garland | 4 The Square | 389 yd | |
| Caterham Club | 10a Croydon Road | 510 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broo Coffee | Station Kiosk, Caterham Railway Station, 20 Station Avenue | 352 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 11 Croydon Road | 410 yd | |
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 25 Croydon Road | 410 yd | |
| Balti Express | 50 Croydon Road | 510 yd | |
| Buzz Kebab | 40 Croydon Road | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 28 Church Walk | 297 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 2-10 Station Avenue | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham Youth & Community Centre (Closed) 91a 91a Godstone Road | 254 yd | |
| Village Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WHITE KNOBS WAY | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Vitesse (Closed) 60a 60a Croydon Road | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School MARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Caterham School Sports Centre HARESTONE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.