Hayes Cottages is in Headley, Epsom and in Mole Valley district. KT18 6LR is located in the Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hayes Cottages, Headley, Epsom, KT18 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT18 6LP, KT18 6LW, KT18 6LX, KT18 6LU, KT18 6QA, KT18 6PY, KT18 6LD, KT18 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT18 6LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT18 6LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 27.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 57.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 56.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT18 6LR this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 5.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 43.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 90.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 90.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayes Cottages was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.0% lower than the Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hayes Cottages has the 20th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley and the 92nd highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hayes Cottages, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-03-28 | £742,805 |
| 2 Hayes Cottages, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2008-07-25 | £669,122 |
| 1 Hayes Cottages, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2007-08-03 | £680,022 |
| 3 Hayes Cottages, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2002-09-10 | £756,785 |
| 1 Hayes Cottages, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2001-09-27 | £732,192 |
KT18 6LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT18 6LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School Walton Street , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7RR | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary School and Nursery 84-92 Beaconsfield Road , KT18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary School 84-92 Beaconsfield Road , KT18 6HP | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School School Lane , Mickleham RH5 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Downs County Infant School Grosvenor Road , KT18 6JH | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merland Rise Middle School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | 4out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Burgh School Merefield Gardens , KT20 5JY | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley School Chequers Lane , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bramley Hill School Chequers Lane , Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Papillon House Pebble Close , KT20 7PA | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Lodge School St Monica's Road , Kingswood KT20 6YD | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headley Village Stores & Tea Room | Headley Village Hall, Church Lane | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Inn (Ph), Church Lane | 434 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.