Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

ROTHERVALE, RH6 8LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERVALE, RH6 8LQ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH6 8LQ 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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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RH6 8LQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £318k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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

RH6 8LQ is a sought-after residential area on Rothervale, 0.3km from Meath Green in Horley (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Horley West & Sidlow ward and the East Surrey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH6, RH6 8LQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 RH6 8LQ are sourced from Output Area E00155993 (shared with 5 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 RH6 8LQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 297,500

10 sales · Mean £ 309,850

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

RH6 8LQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Meath Green Infant School

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Meath Green Junior School

Good358 pupils0.4 km
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Westvale Park Primary Academy

166 pupils0.9 km
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Yattendon School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Horley Infant School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Manorfield Primary and Nursery School

Good273 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Langshott Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Horley Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Colonel's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • The New Emperor0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BMP Supermarket0.5 km
  • Watties News0.6 km
  • Park Parade Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Vinoj Brothers Seven Day Grocers0.7 km
  • Premier0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Gatwick Cambridge Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Horley Cricket And Hockey Club0.6 km
  • The Bull0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salfords1.9 km
  • Horley2.0 km
  • Gatwick Airport3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Avondale Close0.1 km
  • Avondale Close0.2 km
  • Kingsley Road0.2 km
  • Bolters Road0.3 km
  • Benhams Drive0.5 km