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People & Demographics
Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Tandridge, Surrey
CR3 7HFTandridge
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in CR3 7HF.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 identifies the population density of this area (closest match to OA output area) as 490 people per square kilometre. This detail sheds light on the area's living density, revealing whether it feels bustling or more spacious.
CR3 7HF has a population density in line with the regional average of 486.5 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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1Population Density.
Category | CR3 7HF* | South East | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in CR3 7HF are married?
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 65% of the population in the postcode CR3 7HF are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the national rate for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, showing a variance of 45.4%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
65%
45.4%Percentage of people in CR3 7HF who are married.
Category | CR3 7HF* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 257 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 55 (21.4%) | 2,628,945 (34.8%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 167 (65.0%) | 3,596,697 (47.6%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 167 (65.0%) | 3,579,942 (47.4%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 165 (64.2%) | 3,557,428 (47.1%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 2 (0.8%) | 22,514 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 16,755 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 5,419 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 11,336 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 0 (0.0%) | 161,395 (2.1%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 0 (0.0%) | 160,211 (2.1%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,184 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 20 (7.8%) | 705,127 (9.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 20 (7.8%) | 703,179 (9.3%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 1,948 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 15 (5.8%) | 462,416 (6.1%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 15 (5.8%) | 461,641 (6.1%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 775 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the CR3 7HF area, 15% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. At the senior end of the spectrum, 30.7% are aged 65 or older, including those who have reached retirement age.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
30.7%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CR3 7HF* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 306 | 9,278,066 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 12 (3.9%) | 495,302 (5.3%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 14 (4.6%) | 552,246 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 20 (6.5%) | 568,993 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 20 (6.5%) | 524,049 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 10 (3.3%) | 516,468 (5.6%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 10 (3.3%) | 546,006 (5.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 6 (2.0%) | 603,564 (6.5%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 11 (3.6%) | 607,726 (6.6%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 18 (5.9%) | 604,387 (6.5%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 24 (7.8%) | 614,717 (6.6%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 24 (7.8%) | 657,101 (7.1%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 37 (12.1%) | 641,094 (6.9%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 28 (9.2%) | 542,155 (5.8%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 23 (7.5%) | 462,272 (5.0%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 23 (7.5%) | 481,549 (5.2%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 11 (3.6%) | 357,688 (3.9%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 9 (2.9%) | 249,372 (2.7%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 6 (2.0%) | 253,377 (2.7%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census 2021 reveals that 12.2% of households in the CR3 7HF postcode are single-person homes. This percentage is lower than compared to the figure for England & Wales, showing a difference of -4.7% from the nationwide average, where 12.8% of households are single-person.
12.2%
-4.7%Percentage of CR3 7HF households that contain a single person.
Category | CR3 7HF* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 115 | 3,807,967 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 19 (16.5%) | 1,081,739 (28.4%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 14 (12.2%) | 503,974 (13.2%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 5 (4.3%) | 577,765 (15.2%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 90 (78.3%) | 2,473,698 (65.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 15 (13.0%) | 386,986 (10.2%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 61 (53.0%) | 1,260,379 (33.1%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 16 (13.9%) | 420,975 (11.1%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 29 (25.2%) | 619,300 (16.3%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 16 (13.9%) | 220,104 (5.8%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 12 (10.4%) | 433,453 (11.4%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 5 (4.3%) | 240,827 (6.3%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 5 (4.3%) | 166,572 (4.4%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 2 (1.7%) | 26,054 (0.7%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 1 (0.9%) | 369,841 (9.7%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 227,161 (6.0%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 1 (0.9%) | 142,680 (3.7%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.9%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.9%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 6 (5.2%) | 252,530 (6.6%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 3 (2.6%) | 93,493 (2.5%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 3 (2.6%) | 159,037 (4.2%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00157360), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CR3 7HF) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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