Postcode Analysis Tandridge, South East

FOSTER DOWN, RH9 8BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTER DOWN, RH9 8BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RH9 8BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH9 8BQ is a mixed residential area on Foster Down, 0.2km from Tyler's Green in Godstone. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00157184 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH9 8BQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 335,000

5 sales · Mean £ 348,900

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RH9 8BQ is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs6

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Godstone Primary and Nursery School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Flower Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Lindley Stores0.3 km
  • A Plus0.7 km
  • Shell Godstone0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Strawberry Fields Pub Garden0.9 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Flower Farm Tea Shop0.9 km
  • Godstone Vineyards0.9 km
  • Blossom Godstone0.9 km
  • Old Forge Deli Cafe0.9 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caterham3.1 km
  • Woldingham3.9 km
  • Oxted4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Lindley Road0.3 km
  • Lindley Road0.3 km
  • Crowhurst Mead0.4 km