RH6 8LQ is a sought-after residential area on Rothervale, 0.3km from Meath Green in Horley (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Horley West & Sidlow ward and the East Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH6, RH6 8LQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 RH6 8LQ are sourced from Output Area E00155993 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHERVALE, RH6 8LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERVALE, RH6 8LQ.
283
42
£ 64,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH6 8LQ 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
RH6 8LQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £318k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 RH6 8LQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 297,500
10 sales · Mean £ 309,850
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH6 8LQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meath Green Infant School
Meath Green Junior School
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Yattendon School
Horley Infant School
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
Langshott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chicken World0.9 km
- Horley Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Colonel's Fish & Chips0.5 km
- The New Emperor0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BMP Supermarket0.5 km
- Watties News0.6 km
- Park Parade Pharmacy0.9 km
- Vinoj Brothers Seven Day Grocers0.7 km
- Premier0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- Gatwick Cambridge Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horley Cricket And Hockey Club0.6 km
- The Bull0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salfords1.9 km
- Horley2.0 km
- Gatwick Airport3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Avondale Close0.1 km
- Avondale Close0.2 km
- Kingsley Road0.2 km
- Bolters Road0.3 km
- Benhams Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH68LQ · Data under Open Government Licence