Area Analysis Sutton, South East

CR3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR3 postcode area.

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Population

46,188

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR3 combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£533k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £533k. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

home £533,690 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR3 is a postcode district in Sutton, South East, covering 759 active and 1159 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CR3 (23%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CR3 are around £533k, up 6.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR3 at 194 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CR3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3078
Anti-social behaviour1433
Public order816
Criminal damage and arson789
Other theft625

school Local Schools

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Audley Primary School

Good213 pupils
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St John's CofE Aided Primary School

Good478 pupils
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St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School

Outstanding104 pupils
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good384 pupils
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Sunnydown School

Good88 pupils
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Clifton Hill School

Good83 pupils
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Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery

Good238 pupils
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Hillcroft Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Fox Public House
  • Blacksmiths Arms Ph
  • Caterham Arms Bar
  • Caterham Club
  • Caterham Ex-servicemen's Club
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Caterham Pumas YFC
  • Raja Tandoori Restaurant
  • Rajduth Tandoori
  • Beach
  • Bua Thai
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative
  • Co-operative
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco Express
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Superdrug
  • Best Zone Convenience Store
  • Bolton Stores
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • BP Express
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Balti Express
  • Burger Nation
  • Buzz Kebab
  • Caterham Charcoal Grill
  • Caterham Fish Bar
  • + 20 more