Area guide · Tandridge

Living in Caterham

A snapshot of life in Caterham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Caterham is a town in Tandridge, South East with a population of 22,757. The average house price is £534,519 and the overall crime rate is 55.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Caterham ranks

Population

22,757

Avg House Price

£534,519

Crime Rate

55.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

390 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,439.5

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Caterham's detached homes (£881,775) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£280,876).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Caterham prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£431,993 → £534,519).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£881,775	£807,500	95
Semi-Detached	£513,719	£480,000	115
Terraced	£445,826	£442,500	48
Flat	£280,876	£287,500	108

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Caterham is 55.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Caterham: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Audley Primary School	Primary	Good
de Stafford School	Secondary	Good
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Outstanding
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
St Francis Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St John's CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Caterham averages 390 Mbps — 290% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Caterham homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 49.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.6
% Rated C or Above	49.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,184

Demographics & Economy

Population	22,757
Median Age	42.4
Median Household Income	£35,439.5
Employment Rate	60.5%
Owner Occupied	64.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Caterham?

The average house price in Caterham is £534,519 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Caterham?

The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat, with an average price of £280,876.

Is Caterham a safe place to live?

Caterham has a recorded crime rate of 55.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Caterham?

Caterham has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Caterham?

Average broadband download speeds in Caterham are around 390 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Caterham?

Caterham is a settlement in Tandridge with a population of approximately 22,757.

Most compared with

How does Caterham stack up against its neighbours?

Ashtead

Caterham

House price: £694,684 · £534,519
Crime rate: 56 · 55.2
Distance: 9.7 mi

Banstead

Caterham

House price: £677,179 · £534,519
Crime rate: 60.3 · 55.2
Distance: 5.8 mi

Bromley

Caterham

House price: £581,585 · £534,519
Crime rate: 69.9 · 55.2
Distance: 8.8 mi

Caterham

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

House price: £534,519 · £618,465
Crime rate: 55.2 · 60.4
Distance: 4.1 mi

Caterham

Cobham (Elmbridge)

House price: £534,519 · £1,154,690
Crime rate: 55.2 · 51.2
Distance: 13.8 mi

Caterham

Copthorne

House price: £534,519 · £543,218
Crime rate: 55.2 · 45.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

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