RH8 0BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Hurst Green in Oxted. Administratively it sits within Oxted South ward and the East Surrey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH8 0BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH8 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00157257 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH8 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH8 0BA.
279
41
£ 58,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in RH8 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH8 0BA. The average age is 40.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH8 0BA has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Hurst Green Infant School
Moor House School & College
Holland Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter Hurst Green0.1 km
- Londis0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Coltsford Mill Fishery & Lodge0.6 km
- Holland Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- The Haycutter0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Coltsford Mill0.6 km
- Hurst Green Community Fridge0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Track 10.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hurst Green0.2 km
- Oxted1.7 km
- Godstone4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pollards Oak Shops0.1 km
- Pollards Oak Shops0.1 km
- Hurst Green Rail Station0.2 km
- Hurst Green Rail Station0.2 km
- Hurst Green Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH80BA · Data under Open Government Licence