RH1 1BL is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Earlswood in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Redhill West & Wray Common ward and the Reigate constituency.
The people who live in RH1 1BL are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reigate and Banstead.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00156134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH1 1BL.
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£ 63,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in RH1 1BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH1 1BL. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH1 1BL has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill
Hatchlands Primary
Wray Common Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St John's Primary School
Carrington School
Reigate Parish Church Primary School
St Bede's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- United Oriental And Asian Mini Mart0.6 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
- Betchleys Butchers0.8 km
- Poundland Ltd0.7 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Junction0.6 km
- The Marquis Of Granby Public House0.9 km
- Brooklyn Bar And Billiards0.5 km
- Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Garland0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Pop Inn Cafe0.6 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa Assistance0.4 km
- Busy Beans0.6 km
- Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Recreation Centre0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- Chilli Hut0.8 km
- Chillis0.8 km
- Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brompton Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redhill0.9 km
- Earlswood (Surrey)1.4 km
- Reigate1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Donyngs Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Donyngs Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Linkfield Street0.1 km
- Linkfield Street0.1 km
- Elm Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH11BL · Data under Open Government Licence