Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

RECTORY LANE, RH3 7BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY LANE, RH3 7BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH3 7BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RH3 7BN is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

RH3 7BN is a mixed residential area on Rectory Lane, 1.2km from Betchworth in Mole Valley. Administratively it sits within Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, RH3 7BN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for RH3 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00155699 (shared with 19 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 RH3 7BN. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Waitrose Buckland0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Buckland Deli & Gifts0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Betchworth0.6 km
  • Reigate4.1 km
  • Dorking Station4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.5 km