RH9 8DR is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.6km from Church Town in Godstone. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH9, RH9 8DR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00157172 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, RH9 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, RH9 8DR.
244
46
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH9 8DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RH9 8DR is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH9 8DR. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH9 8DR has low crime rates — 25 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
Godstone Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Coughlans0.1 km
- Godstone News0.1 km
- Lindley Stores0.7 km
- A Plus0.2 km
- Shell Godstone0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Godstone Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bell Inn Public House0.2 km
- Godstone Club & Institute0.2 km
- Hare & Hounds0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Blossom Godstone0.0 km
- Godstone Farm0.4 km
- Old Forge Deli Cafe0.0 km
- White Hart0.1 km
- Oasis (Godstone Baptist Church)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Godstone3.6 km
- Caterham4.0 km
- Oxted4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hare And Hounds0.0 km
- Godstone Green0.1 km
- Godstone Green0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Godstone Green0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RH98DR · Data under Open Government Licence