Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

RH1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH1 1BQ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH1 1BQ 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH1 1BQ is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

RH1 1BQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from Redhill 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.

RH1 1BQ is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reigate and Banstead. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for RH1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190475 (shared with 12 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 1BQ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.4%
Asian / British Asian34.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RH1 1BQ is above average at 137 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 offences280
Anti-social behaviour133
Shoplifting111
Public order81
Drugs63

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill

Good581 pupils0.5 km
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Carrington School

Requires Improvement938 pupils0.5 km
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Wray Common Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Hatchlands Primary

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's School

Outstanding1887 pupils1.1 km
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Earlswood Infant and Nursery School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Primary School

Good211 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Holborns1.0 km
  • United Oriental And Asian Mini Mart0.3 km
  • Greggs The Bakers0.1 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Redhill Foodland0.0 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Junction0.2 km
  • The Marquis Of Granby Public House1.0 km
  • Jolly Brickmakers1.0 km
  • The Sun0.0 km
  • Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Pop Inn Cafe0.6 km
  • Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd At Willis Towers Watson0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • Muffin Break Redhill0.2 km
  • Trishala0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Chilli Hut0.8 km
  • Chillis0.8 km
  • Da Flame Grill0.4 km
  • Redhill Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.0 km
  • Rose Cottage Guest House0.6 km
  • Brompton Guest House0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redhill0.3 km
  • Earlswood (Surrey)1.5 km
  • Reigate2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Warwick Road0.1 km
  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Redhill Bus Station0.1 km
  • Redhill Bus Station0.1 km