RH7 6BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ray Close, 0.2km from Lingfield Common in Lingfield Common. Administratively it sits within Lingfield and Crowhurst ward and the East Surrey constituency.
For serious buyers, RH7 6BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH7 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00157218 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAY CLOSE, RH7 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAY CLOSE, RH7 6BQ.
415
49
£ 56,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH7 6BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH7 6BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £302k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH7 6BQ. The average age is 48.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH7 6BQ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lingfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- the Mart - Bobby's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Seven Day Grocers0.8 km
- Shell Lingfield0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lingfield Sports Assoc0.5 km
- Greyhound Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lingfield Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Lingfield Pizza Parlour0.8 km
- New Century Chinese0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lingfield1.4 km
- Dormans3.3 km
- Godstone4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowside0.1 km
- Meadowside0.1 km
- Ray Corner0.1 km
- Ray Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH76BQ · Data under Open Government Licence