RH8 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Gresham Road, 0.2km from Oxted in Limpsfield. Administratively it sits within Limpsfield ward and the East Surrey constituency.
For serious buyers, RH8 0BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 RH8 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00157210 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRESHAM ROAD, RH8 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESHAM ROAD, RH8 0BS.
309
43
£ 66,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH8 0BS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH8 0BS combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£250k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £250k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH8 0BS. The average age is 43.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 252,010
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH8 0BS has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Oxted School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Limpsfield Grange School
Limpsfield CofE Infant School
Hurst Green Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Cook0.1 km
- Coughlans0.1 km
- EM10 Express0.4 km
- Oxted Country Market0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Arawa B & B0.8 km
- Meads Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- Master Park Pavillion0.7 km
- Oxted & Limpsfield Barn Theatre0.4 km
- Oxted Inn0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Oxted Club Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brisk Burger Bar0.1 km
- Cafe Papillon0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Cattle and Cocktail0.4 km
- Thai Pad0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets0.3 km
- Southern Co-Operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Garden0.3 km
- Deep Blue0.1 km
- Oxted Kebab House0.1 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Track 1 Oxted0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxted0.3 km
- Hurst Green1.5 km
- Woldingham5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gresham Road0.0 km
- Gresham Road0.0 km
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Oxted Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH80BS · Data under Open Government Licence