RH1 1BS is a well-regarded residential area on Gloucester Road, 0.9km from Coles Meads in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Redhill West & Wray Common ward and the Reigate constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RH1 1BS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reigate and Banstead. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 38.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RH1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00156140 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER ROAD, RH1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, RH1 1BS.
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40
£ 63,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH1 1BS 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.
Area Character
RH1 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £285k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k. Property prices are trending up 38.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH1 1BS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 233,800
Semi-Detached
£ 730,000
1 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH1 1BS is above average at 130 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill
Carrington School
St Bede's School
Wray Common Primary School
Hatchlands Primary
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School
St John's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Monson Road Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The Junction0.4 km
- Brooklyn Bar And Billiards0.2 km
- Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion0.6 km
- The Redhill Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- United Oriental And Asian Mini Mart0.5 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.3 km
- B And D News0.8 km
- Betchleys Butchers0.6 km
- Poundland Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Pop Inn Cafe0.7 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa Assistance0.3 km
- Busy Beans0.3 km
- Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Recreation Centre0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Chilli Hut0.6 km
- Chillis0.6 km
- Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rose Cottage Guest House0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Brompton Guest House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redhill0.5 km
- Earlswood (Surrey)1.7 km
- Reigate2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Warwick Road0.2 km
- Regent Crescent0.2 km
- Regent Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH11BS · Data under Open Government Licence