RH9 8BU is a mixed residential area on Lindley Road, 0.2km from Tyler's Green in Godstone. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.
For families considering a move, RH9 8BU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00157186 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDLEY ROAD, RH9 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDLEY ROAD, RH9 8BU.
279
37
£ 52,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 37, RH9 8BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH9 8BU. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 232,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH9 8BU is moderate at 62 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
Godstone Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coughlans0.7 km
- Godstone News0.7 km
- Flower Farm Shop0.8 km
- Lindley Stores0.1 km
- A Plus0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Godstone Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bell Inn Public House0.7 km
- Godstone Club & Institute0.7 km
- Strawberry Fields Pub Garden0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Blossom Godstone0.6 km
- Godstone Farm1.0 km
- Old Forge Deli Cafe0.6 km
- White Hart0.7 km
- Flower Farm Tea Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caterham3.4 km
- Godstone4.1 km
- Woldingham4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lindley Road0.1 km
- Lindley Road0.1 km
- Crowhurst Mead0.1 km
- Crowhurst Mead0.1 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH98BU · Data under Open Government Licence