RH9 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on Homefield Cottages, 0.1km from Church Town in Tandridge. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.
For serious buyers, RH9 8BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00157174 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOMEFIELD COTTAGES, RH9 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMEFIELD COTTAGES, RH9 8BJ.
287
47
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH9 8BJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RH9 8BJ — age 47, 81% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH9 8BJ. The average age is 47.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH9 8BJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Godstone Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Coughlans0.6 km
- Godstone News0.6 km
- A Plus0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Godstone Inn0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bell Inn Public House0.6 km
- Godstone Club & Institute0.6 km
- Hare & Hounds0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Blossom Godstone0.7 km
- C J Knight & Son Ltd0.8 km
- Godstone Farm0.5 km
- Old Forge Deli Cafe0.7 km
- White Hart0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Godstone3.2 km
- Oxted3.9 km
- Hurst Green4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tilburstow Hill Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH98BJ · Data under Open Government Licence