Oakwood Rise is in Caterham and in Tandridge district. CR3 6YF is located in the Portley & Queens Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Rise, Caterham, CR3 6YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR3 6AB, CR3 6AG, CR3 6AW, CR3 6EY, CR3 6BJ, CR3 6AL, CR3 6AT, CR3 6AX, CR3 6GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR3 6YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 25.8% | 18.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 58.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 54.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 29.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 10.9% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 10.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 48.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 87.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 86.2% | 83.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 83% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Rise was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Chaldon average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Oakwood Rise has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chaldon and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Oakwood Rise, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-04-27 | £976,261 |
| 5 Oakwood Rise, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,361,571 |
| 4 Oakwood Rise, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £999,000 | 2017-01-20 | £1,214,302 |
| 4 Oakwood Rise, Caterham, Surrey Detached, a newly built property | £875,000 | 2013-12-12 | £1,411,152 |
| 5 Oakwood Rise, Caterham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2013-07-10 | £1,430,314 |
CR3 6YF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR3 6YF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School Markfield Road , CR3 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham School Harestone Valley Road , CR3 6YA | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham Prep Harestone Valley Road , Caterham CR3 6YB | - not rated | 1,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham School Pavilion on the Hill | Pavilion, Rugby Field, Park Avenue | 351 yd | |
| Parklife | Queens Park, Queens Park Road | 762 yd | |
| Sixth Form Café | Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road | 765 yd | |
| Oakhall Church | Oakhall Church, 181 Chaldon Road | 850 yd | |
| The Westway | Douglas Brunton Day Centre, Park Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrow Inn | 235 Stanstead Road | 921 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 High Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 46 High Street | 998 yd | |
| Caterham Charcoal Grill | 75 High Street | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Pavillion QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Caterham School Sports Centre HARESTONE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Hillcroft Primary School HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.