Chestnut Mead is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 1DR is located in the Redhill West & Wray Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Mead, Redhill, RH1 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 1QE, RH1 1DT, RH1 1DX, RH1 1DU, RH1 1EB, RH1 1DW, RH1 1DP, RH1 1BA, RH1 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 1DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 29.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 46.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 50.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 14.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 44.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 73.4% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 72.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 72.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 15.7% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Mead was 119.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.0% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Mead has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 62nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chestnut Mead, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-05-14 | £199,600 |
| 7 Chestnut Mead, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-22 | £170,053 |
| 1 Chestnut Mead, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-03-18 | £209,771 |
| 15 Chestnut Mead, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2020-11-13 | £154,679 |
| 2 Chestnut Mead, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-10-23 | £188,607 |
RH1 1DR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH1 1DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1DU | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Primary School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | - not rated | 525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Linkfield Lane , RH1 1JF | 1out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB | 1out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Recreation Centre | Linkfield Lane, Redhill | 133 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd At Willis Towers Watson | Towers Wyatt, Westgate | 321 yd | |
| Peach Blossom | 11 Hatchlands Road, Redhill | 341 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa Assistance | The Quadrangle, 106 - 118 Station Road | 378 yd | |
| Everest Spice | 39 Holland Close, Redhill | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion | 48 Linkfield Lane, Redhill | 133 yd | |
| Brooklyn Bar And Billiards | 9 Queensway, Redhill | 490 yd | |
| The Sun | 17-21 London Road, Redhill | 603 yd | |
| The Junction | 1 High Street, Redhill | 606 yd | |
| Pilgrim Brewery At The Hatch | The Hatch Public House, 44 Hatchlands Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 10 Linkfield Corner, Redhill | 236 yd | |
| Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd | 2 Linkfield Corner, Redhill | 236 yd | |
| Subway | 29 High Street, Redhill | 606 yd | |
| Yum Yum Wheels | 23 - 25 High Street, Redhill | 613 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 37 High Street, Redhill | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 11 The Belfry, High Street | 553 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road | 598 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 641 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 2 Marketfield Way | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LINKFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch | 83 yd |
| Donyngs Leisure Centre LINKFIELD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 121 yd |
| Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club LINKFIELD LANE | indoor bowls | 274 yd |
| Wray Common Primary School KENDAL CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Curves (Redhill) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed) 3rd Floor 3rd Floor | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| The Gym (Redhill) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Redhill Memorial Park MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Redhill Lawn Tennis Club LINKFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| St Bede'S School CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.