Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

WORDSWORTH MEAD, RH1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH MEAD, RH1 1AL.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH1 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RH1 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH1 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Mead, 0.4km from Redhill in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Redhill East ward and the Reigate constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RH1 1AL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reigate and Banstead. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 9.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00156133 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH1 1AL. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 207,750

36 sales · Mean £ 215,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH1 1AL has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Carrington School

Requires Improvement938 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill

Good581 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's School

Outstanding1887 pupils1.4 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils1.5 km
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Earlswood Infant and Nursery School

Good377 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Sovereign Gymnastics Cafe1.0 km
  • Busy Beans0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Fast Food Cafe0.8 km
  • Fatboys Cafe0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • United Oriental And Asian Mini Mart1.0 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.8 km
  • B And D News0.6 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Junction0.9 km
  • Brooklyn Bar And Billiards0.9 km
  • The Redhill Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Home Cottage0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet At Sainsburys0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Rose Cottage Guest House0.7 km
  • Brompton Guest House0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redhill0.6 km
  • Earlswood (Surrey)2.0 km
  • Merstham2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Park 250.3 km
  • St Anne's Mount0.4 km
  • St Anne's Mount0.4 km
  • Ladbroke Road0.4 km
  • Ladbroke Road0.5 km