RH6 8NL is a sought-after residential area on Richards Avenue, 0.9km from Wrays 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 8NL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 8NL are sourced from Output Area E00190522 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHARDS AVENUE, RH6 8NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARDS AVENUE, RH6 8NL.
303
27
£ 64,500 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH6 8NL 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 8NL is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 27, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH6 8NL. The average age is 27.1. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 362,500
4 sales · Mean £ 361,250
Detached
£ 599,950
3 sales · Mean £ 554,966
Flat
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH6 8NL has low crime rates — 12 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
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Meath Green Junior School
Meath Green Infant School
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Black Horse0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Simons Free Range Eggs Farm Shop0.5 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Vinoj Brothers Seven Day Grocers0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wilfs Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horley2.5 km
- Salfords2.6 km
- Gatwick Airport3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blunden Way0.1 km
- Blunden Way0.1 km
- Tanner Crescent0.3 km
- Tanner Crescent0.3 km
- Killick Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH68NL · Data under Open Government Licence