RH6 9BS is a safe, established residential area on Avenue Gardens, 0.7km from Haroldslea in Horley (Reigate and Banstead). Administratively it sits within Horley Central & South ward and the East Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH6, RH6 9BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £566k, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH6 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00155970 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENUE GARDENS, RH6 9BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE GARDENS, RH6 9BS.
367
45
£ 76,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH6 9BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RH6 9BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £566k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £566k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH6 9BS. The average age is 45.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 485,250
10 sales · Mean £ 485,550
Detached
£ 597,500
16 sales · Mean £ 590,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH6 9BS 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
Oakwood School
Langshott Primary School
Horley Infant School
Yattendon School
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bargain Booze At Balcombe Road Post Office0.6 km
- World Of Wines0.7 km
- Bobbys Convenience Store0.7 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Albert Road Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- The Kings Head Public House0.7 km
- The Tavern0.7 km
- The Basement0.9 km
- The Foresters Public House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Shiraz Restaurant0.8 km
- Blue Lake Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe Le Manger0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- RFC Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lawn Guest House0.9 km
- Vulcan Lodge Guest Hotel0.8 km
- Gatwick Castle B&B0.9 km
- Villa Verde1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Diamond Kebab0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- New Far East House0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horley0.6 km
- Gatwick Airport1.5 km
- Salfords3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Gardens0.2 km
- Avenue Gardens0.2 km
- Balcombe Road North0.3 km
- Balcombe Road North0.3 km
- Balcombe Road South0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH69BS · Data under Open Government Licence