CR5 3FF is a sought-after residential area on Dacre Close, 0.9km from Chipstead in Chipstead and Woodmansterne. Administratively it sits within Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne ward and the Reigate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 3FF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 17.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 3FF are sourced from Output Area E00155889 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DACRE CLOSE, CR5 3FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACRE CLOSE, CR5 3FF.
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£ 67,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 3FF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR5 3FF's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 3FF. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 430,000
7 sales · Mean £ 408,714
Terraced
£ 715,000
3 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 3FF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chipstead Valley Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- JWCC Family Butchers0.2 km
- Surrey News And Mini Market0.6 km
- The Corner Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Midday Sun Hungry Horse0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chipstead Tandoori0.2 km
- Chipstead Golf Club0.6 km
- The Grape Variety0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jades0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chipstead0.2 km
- Woodmansterne1.1 km
- Coulsdon South2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pine Walk0.2 km
- Pine Walk0.2 km
- Chipstead Rail Station0.2 km
- Chipstead Rail Station0.2 km
- Chipstead Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR53FF · Data under Open Government Licence