RH9 8BS is a safe, established residential area on Dewlands, 0.5km from Church Town in Godstone. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH9, RH9 8BS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00157187 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEWLANDS, RH9 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEWLANDS, RH9 8BS.
305
44
£ 52,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH9 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH9 8BS combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH9 8BS. The average age is 43.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
25 sales · Mean £ 437,873
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH9 8BS has low crime rates — 30 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
Godstone Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coughlans0.3 km
- Godstone News0.4 km
- Flower Farm Shop0.8 km
- Lindley Stores0.5 km
- A Plus0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Godstone Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bell Inn Public House0.4 km
- Godstone Club & Institute0.4 km
- Strawberry Fields Pub Garden0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Blossom Godstone0.3 km
- Godstone Farm0.6 km
- Old Forge Deli Cafe0.3 km
- White Hart0.3 km
- Flower Farm Tea Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Godstone3.7 km
- Caterham3.8 km
- Oxted4.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- Crowhurst Mead0.3 km
- Hare And Hounds0.3 km
- Crowhurst Mead0.3 km
- Godstone Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH98BS · Data under Open Government Licence