Essendene Close Caterham, Tandridge
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39500364.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £650,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 G; Band D in Tandridge costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westway Common, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 188 to 190 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Coulsdon Medical Practice, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2022 | 3 CR3 5PD | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2018 | 2 CR3 5PD | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2017 | 5 CR3 5PD | Detached | £590,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 3 CR3 5PD | Detached | £590,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 2 CR3 5PD | Detached | £189,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (29% of about 770 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)
- Land rear of 55-65 High Street, Caterham CR3 5UF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- 5 QUEENS PARK ROAD , CATERHAM , SURREY ,CR3 5RB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Chaldon Road Clinic, Chaldon Road, Caterham CR3 5PG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- ROCHESTER GARDENS,TOWN END , CATERHAM , SURREY ,CR3 5UJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- 31 Banstead Road, Caterham CR3 5QH: up to 4 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- The Gardens, Church Hill, Caterham CR3 6SD: up to 9 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Clearway Court, 139 to 141 Croydon Road, Caterham CR3 6PF: up to 16 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Clearway Court, 139 to 141 Croydon Road, Caterham CR3 6PF: up to 19 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR3 5PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR3 5PA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 188 m and 190 m above sea level (189 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR3 5PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR3 5PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Caterham 585,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Whyteleafe South 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Woldingham 349,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Court Road Caterham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Whyteleafe South - Main Road | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Old Coulsdon Medical Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemitex LTD | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Firs Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Caterham Dene Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Caterham Police Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Caterham - Townend Road, Townend Road Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westway Common 4.5 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 9.9 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade I), 460 m (0.3 miles) south. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burntwood Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Dean Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stites Hill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Spring Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| East Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Spynes Mere | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 | 230 m | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| de Stafford School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Garages CR3 5UF | Retailers - other | 10 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Londis CR3 5UF | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph CR3 5UE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| The King and Queen CR3 5UA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Fernando's Chicken CR3 5UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| La Fiaba Del Mediterraneo CR3 5UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Loungelato CR3 5UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Rignall's Butchers CR3 5UA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Caterham Fish Bar CR3 5UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| That Retro Place CR3 5UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Namaste CR3 5UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Caterham Charcoal Grill CR3 5UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Best Zone Convenience Store CR3 5UA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Raja Tandoori Restaurant CR3 5UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Wednesday Lunchclub CR3 5UE | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (23); On or near Park Road (17); On or near B2030 (15); On or near Poplar Walk (7); On or near Essendene Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 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 neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Poplar Walk · Park Road · Furrows Place · High Street · Taunton Avenue · Court Road · Queens Park Road · Essendene Road · Whyteleafe Road · Queen's Park Road · Rochester Gardens · Church Road
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.