Straw Close Caterham, Tandridge
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39501006.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Caterham, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Westway Common (4.5 hectares) is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 177 to 182 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Coulsdon Medical Practice, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £763,000 | £763,000 | £763,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £556,250 | £470,000 | £642,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £425,000 | £415,000 | £435,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2003 | 3 | £380,000 | £275,000 | £406,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £269,950 | £269,950 | £269,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2021 | 11 CR3 5FL | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2019 | 12 CR3 5FL | Detached | £763,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 5 CR3 5FL | Detached | £642,500 | |
| 1 Jan 2018 | 4 CR3 5FL | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2016 | 9 CR3 5FL | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 3 CR3 5FL | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2013 | 1 CR3 5FL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 23 May 2008 | 8 CR3 5FL | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2007 | 3 CR3 5FL | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2007 | 10 CR3 5FL | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 2 CR3 5FL | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 5 CR3 5FL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 9 CR3 5FL | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 12 CR3 5FL | Detached | £406,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 4 CR3 5FL | Detached | £269,950 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 3 CR3 5FL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1999 | 2 CR3 5FL | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 11 CR3 5FL | Detached | £134,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 9 CR3 5FL | Detached | £129,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 12 CR3 5FL | Detached | £219,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 7 CR3 5FL | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 1997 | 8 CR3 5FL | Detached | £192,500 | New build. |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 10 CR3 5FL | Detached | £172,500 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 1997 | 5 CR3 5FL | Detached | £192,500 | New build. |
| 23 May 1997 | 6 CR3 5FL | Detached | £169,950 | New build. |
| 16 May 1997 | 3 CR3 5FL | Detached | £172,500 | New build. |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 1 CR3 5FL | Detached | £157,500 | New build. |
| 10 Apr 1997 | 4 CR3 5FL | Detached | £144,000 | New build. |
| 7 Apr 1997 | 2 CR3 5FL | Detached | £169,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1996-2002 (7); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 D (32% of about 1,170 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: in a protected area: St. Lawrences Hospital Coulsdon Road Caterham.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Coulsdon Lodge, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NE: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 1 Coulsdon Road, Caterham: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Chaldon Road Clinic, Chaldon Road, Caterham CR3 5PG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 31 Banstead Road, Caterham CR3 5QH: up to 4 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- ROCHESTER GARDENS,TOWN END , CATERHAM , SURREY ,CR3 5UJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Land rear of 55-65 High Street, Caterham CR3 5UF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 5 QUEENS PARK ROAD , CATERHAM , SURREY ,CR3 5RB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1 km (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 13 addresses are between 177 m and 182 m above sea level (179 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR3 5FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR3 5FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Caterham 585,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Whyteleafe South 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Upper Warlingham 851,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hambledon Road Caterham | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Whyteleafe South - Main Road | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Road | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Old Coulsdon Medical Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caterham Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townend Dental Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Caterham Dene Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Caterham Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Caterham - Townend Road, Townend Road Cashzone | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Westway Common 4.5 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath Road Allotments 1.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 7 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Fryern Broom Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Broad Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Happy Valley | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Heronswood Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Spynes Mere | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| de Stafford School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Arms Bar CR3 5NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| The New Caterham Arms CR3 5NF | Farmers/growers | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Costercut CR3 5TQ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| My Village Café CR3 5TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Sweet & Silk CR3 5GY | Other catering premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Westhill Care Home CR3 5TQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Cafe 181 at Oakhall Church CR3 5PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Priyas News CR3 5PH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Perfect Kebab CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Royal Tandoori CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Royal Pizza CR3 5NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Soper Drive (19); On or near Bunce Drive (5); On or near Fairbourne Lane (4); On or near Seymour Avenue (2); On or near Deacon Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Deacon Place · Marcuse Road · Danvers Way · Pye Close · Gwynne Road · St Lawrence Way · Ramsey Place · Seymour Avenue · Bunce Drive · Drew Place · Douglas Court · Hambledon 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.