Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

THE FORGE, RH6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FORGE, RH6 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH6 0BW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£652k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH6 0BW is a safe, established residential area on The Forge, 0.7km from Pagewood in Charlwood. Administratively it sits within Charlwood ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH6, RH6 0BW offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00155714 (shared with 15 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 0BW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 630,000

3 sales · Mean £ 608,333

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

RH6 0BW has low crime rates — 28 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Charlwood Village Primary School

Good94 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Charlwood Village Store0.0 km
  • Gatwick Aviation Museum0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • 52 The Street0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Greyhound Italian Gastro Pub0.2 km
  • The Half Moon0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gatwick Airport4.3 km
  • Ifield4.4 km
  • Horley4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Road0.1 km
  • Ifield Road0.1 km
  • Ifield Road0.1 km
  • The Charlwood0.2 km