Darby Close Caterham, Tandridge
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR3), about 70 m long. USRN 39500297.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Tandridge costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 87% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 178 to 180 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Coulsdon Medical Practice, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £270,500 | £224,000 | £317,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2005 | 4 | £258,250 | £155,000 | £285,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £249,500 | £204,950 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £164,950 | £164,950 | £164,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| 1997 | 4 | £81,250 | £57,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2015 | 5 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 6 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 8 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £224,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2011 | 1 CR3 5BR | Detached | £317,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2009 | 6 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 3 CR3 5BR | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2005 | 6 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2005 | 10 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £267,500 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 14 CR3 5BR | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2005 | 11 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £249,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2004 | 5 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £204,950 | |
| 23 Aug 2004 | 10 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 11 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £249,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2002 | 5 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 4 CR3 5BR | Detached | £164,950 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 7 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £78,500 | |
| 3 Oct 1997 | 7 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 2 CR3 5BR | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1997 | 5 CR3 5BR | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 9 CR3 5BR | Terraced | £82,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tandridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,595 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,307 | £2,595 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,325 | £5,190 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 2,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1 Coulsdon Road, Caterham: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Coulsdon Lodge, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NE: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 31 Banstead Road, Caterham CR3 5QH: up to 4 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Chaldon Road Clinic, Chaldon Road, Caterham CR3 5PG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- ROCHESTER GARDENS,TOWN END , CATERHAM , SURREY ,CR3 5UJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 178 m and 180 m above sea level (179 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR3 5AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR3 5BR | 100% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Caterham 585,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Whyteleafe South 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Upper Warlingham 851,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yorke Gate Caterham | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Whyteleafe South - Main Road | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Road | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Old Coulsdon Medical Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caterham Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townend Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Caterham Dene Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Caterham Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Caterham - Townend Road, Townend Road Cashzone | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 40 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,750 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 50 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Stites Hill Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Coulsdon Common | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Happy Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Heronswood Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Spynes Mere | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 19 |
3 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tandridge: see them on the Tandridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| de Stafford School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Silk CR3 5GY | Other catering premises | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Caterham Arms Bar CR3 5NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| The New Caterham Arms CR3 5NF | Farmers/growers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Perfect Kebab CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Royal Tandoori CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Royal Pizza CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2023 |
| China Chef CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop CR3 5XL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Costercut CR3 5TQ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| My Village Café CR3 5TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Little Treasures Pre School and Nursery CR3 5XY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Westhill Care Home CR3 5TQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Fishmongers Chippy CR3 5ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Bolton Stores CR3 5ND | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (39); On or near Cornwallis Close (20); On or near Coulsdon Road (10); On or near Sergeants Place (8); On or near Wellington Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rowley Court · Douglas Court · Drake Avenue · Ramsey Place · Fairbourne Lane · Montague Drive · Howe Drive · Vernon Drive · Seymour Avenue · Chatfield Court · Mansell Way · Deacon Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.