Postcode Analysis Tandridge, South East

MEREBANK CLOSE, RH9 8DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEREBANK CLOSE, RH9 8DS.

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

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH9 8DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH9 8DS — age 44, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

RH9 8DS is a mixed residential area on Merebank Close, 0.3km from Tyler's Green in Godstone. Administratively it sits within Godstone ward and the East Surrey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH9 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00157187 (shared with 7 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 8DS. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

Crime around RH9 8DS is moderate at 58 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Godstone Primary and Nursery School

Good211 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Coughlans0.5 km
  • Godstone News0.5 km
  • Flower Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Lindley Stores0.3 km
  • A Plus0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Godstone Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bell Inn Public House0.6 km
  • Godstone Club & Institute0.6 km
  • Strawberry Fields Pub Garden0.9 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Blossom Godstone0.4 km
  • Godstone Farm0.8 km
  • Old Forge Deli Cafe0.4 km
  • White Hart0.5 km
  • Flower Farm Tea Shop0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caterham3.6 km
  • Godstone3.9 km
  • Oxted4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crowhurst Mead0.1 km
  • Crowhurst Mead0.1 km
  • Lindley Road0.2 km
  • Lindley Road0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km