Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BIRKHEADS ROAD, RH2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKHEADS ROAD, RH2 0AU.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 73,300 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH2 0AU 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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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH2 0AU combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£412k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RH2 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Birkheads Road, 0.5km from Reigate in Reigate. Administratively it sits within Reigate ward and the Reigate constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH2, RH2 0AU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 1.2% 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 RH2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00156197 (shared with 15 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 RH2 0AU. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 367,500

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

RH2 0AU has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary15
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Holmesdale Community Infant School

Good343 pupils0.4 km
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Brooklands School - Split Site

Good147 pupils0.4 km
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Reigate Priory Community Junior School

Outstanding593 pupils0.8 km
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Reigate Parish Church Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.1 km
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Wray Common Primary School

Good458 pupils1.4 km
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Hatchlands Primary

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Homebase0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • Chalk Hills Bakery0.8 km
  • Coughlans0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Old Reigatians Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • Reigate Priory Croquet Club1.0 km
  • Reigate Priory Football Club1.0 km
  • Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
  • The Bell0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Buenos Aires0.7 km
  • Canakin0.7 km
  • Cullenders0.8 km
  • Eighty Ate Burgers0.7 km
  • Evies Tea Room0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons - Main Store0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Blendis0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
  • Miyoshi0.2 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • Gourmet Wok0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Reigate Manor Hotel0.7 km
  • Cranleigh Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reigate0.1 km
  • Redhill2.6 km
  • Earlswood (Surrey)2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Alma Road0.0 km
  • Reigate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Reigate Railway Station0.1 km
  • Reigate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Reigate Rail Station0.2 km