CR3 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Portley Wood Road, 1.0km from Whyteleafe in Whyteleafe. Administratively it sits within Whyteleafe ward and the East Surrey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £674k, down 52.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00170412 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLEY WOOD ROAD, CR3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLEY WOOD ROAD, CR3 0BQ.
301
38
£ 63,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR3 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR3 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £674k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £674k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 52.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR3 0BQ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 575,000
2 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Detached
£ 1,262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,598,750
Flat
£ 300,000
7 sales · Mean £ 297,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR3 0BQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sunnydown School
Audley Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
de Stafford School
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Whyteleafe Primary School
Hillcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Caterham Mini Market0.7 km
- Valley News Caterham Ltd0.9 km
- Shell Whyteleafe0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rendezvous Cafe0.6 km
- Caterham Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- De Stafford Sports Centre Cafe0.6 km
- The Lost Sheep0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whyteleafe Sports Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- King Fish0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whyteleafe South0.7 km
- Upper Warlingham1.2 km
- Whyteleafe1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Burntwood Lane0.4 km
- Burntwood Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence