Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

CHESTNUT MEAD, RH1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT MEAD, RH1 1DR.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /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: RH1 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH1 1DR's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £181k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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

RH1 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Mead, 1.1km from Coles Meads in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Redhill West & Wray Common ward and the Reigate constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH1, RH1 1DR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 RH1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00156141 (shared with 16 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 RH1 1DR. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.7%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

11 sales · Mean £ 156,454

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

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

RH1 1DR has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour39
Drugs33
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order27

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill

Good581 pupils0.1 km
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Wray Common Primary School

Good458 pupils0.5 km
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Hatchlands Primary

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's School

Outstanding1887 pupils1.0 km
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Carrington School

Requires Improvement938 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Reigate Parish Church Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • United Oriental And Asian Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Betchleys Butchers0.6 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Junction0.6 km
  • Brooklyn Bar And Billiards0.5 km
  • Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion0.1 km
  • The Redhill Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Garland0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Pop Inn Cafe0.7 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa Assistance0.3 km
  • Busy Beans0.6 km
  • Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Recreation Centre0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Chilli Hut0.6 km
  • Chillis0.6 km
  • Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Rose Cottage Guest House0.8 km
  • Brompton Guest House1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redhill0.8 km
  • Earlswood (Surrey)1.6 km
  • Reigate1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Donyngs Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Donyngs Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Linkfield Street0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Linkfield Street0.3 km