Postcode report
Is CR3 6BL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CR3 6BL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR3 6BL is a postcode in Portley & Queens Park, Tandridge, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR3 6BL, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR3 6BL are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR3 6BL is based on Tandridge 004 Census 2021. It covers 11,563 residents, 691 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CR3 6BL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £437k from 102 rolling sales, down 9.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR3 6BL can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR3 6BL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR3 6BL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR3 6BL
Is CR3 6BL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR3 6BL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR3 6BL?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CR3 6BL?
LocaleIQ matched CR3 6BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR3 6BL?
The latest median sold price is £437k based on 102 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR3 6BL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.