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Buckhurst Close is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 2AQ is located in the Redhill West & Wray Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Buckhurst Close, Redhill, RH1 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RH1 2AR, RH1 2AL, RH1 2AH, RH1 2HH, RH1 2AW, RH1 2AG, RH1 2BN, RH1 2AN, RH1 2BW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 2AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.8%50.3%-5.5% 51.0% -0.7%
Male44.2%49.7%5.5% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

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 RH1 2AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%32.6%4.0% 37.9% -5.3%
Married: Opposite sex54.3%52.4%-1.9% 44.2% 8.2%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.6%1.5%-1.1% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced6.8%7.5%0.7% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed6.8%6%-0.8% 6.1% -0.1%

Health

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 (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.2%54.6%3.4% 48.4% 6.2%
Good health35.4%35.9%0.5% 33.6% 2.3%
Fair health10.2%7.4%-2.8% 12.7% -5.3%
Bad health2.5%2.1%-0.4% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 RH1 2AQ this area, 7.4% 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 54.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.8%7.4%-8.4% 18.2% -10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12%7.8%-4.2% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.2%13.3%-2.9% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship1.7%3.3%1.6% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.1%9.6%1.5% 16.9% -7.3%
Degree or Similar42.3%54.8%12.5% 33.8% 21.0%
Other3.8%3.7%-0.1% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.4%0.3%-1.1% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese2.8%2.7%-0.1% 0.7% 2.0%
Indian3.9%5%1.1% 3.1% 1.9%
Pakistani2.1%2.1%0.0% 2.7% -0.6%
Other Asian1.1%2.4%1.3% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African1.4%3.5%2.1% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean1.1%2.1%1.0% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%1.2%-1.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.6%0.2% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other2.5%2.7%0.2% 0.8% 1.9%
White80.4%74.9%-5.5% 81.4% -6.5%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other0.4%2.1%1.7% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.4%68.7%-11.7% 83.2% -14.5%
European Union3.9%10.6%6.7% 6.1% 4.5%
Africa3.2%8%4.8% 2.7% 5.3%
Middle East and Asia8.4%7.1%-1.3% 5.6% 1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.5%4.4%0.9% 1.3% 3.1%
Oceania0.4%1.2%0.8% 0.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.9%68.9%-10.0% 83.2% -14.3%
10+ Years2.5%19.8%17.3% 9.8% 10.0%
5-10 Years0.7%5.6%4.9% 2.9% 2.7%
2-5 Years6.7%2.7%-4.0% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years11.2%3%-8.2% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.7% 76.7% 1.0%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Portugal1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland1.8% 1.3% 0.5%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
South and Eastern Africa3.3% 0.2% 3.1%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held6.8% 13.5% -6.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.7% 37.2% -9.5%
Christian57.7% 46.2% 11.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Not answered8.9% 6.0% 2.9%

Safety

Is Buckhurst Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckhurst Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Buckhurst Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 202nd highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH1 2AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buckhurst Close are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reigate And Banstead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buckhurst Close, Redhill, RH1 2AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH1 2AQ

Average Price
£430,485
Semi-Detached
£463,886
Terraced
£444,256
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£245,599
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buckhurst Close

Average Price
£399,172
Semi-Detached
£465,238
Terraced
£428,828
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£251,219
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buckhurst CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Buckhurst Close, Redhill, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£421,0002025-04-16 £414,324
22 Buckhurst Close, Redhill, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£370,0002024-07-26 £371,496
31 Buckhurst Close, Redhill, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002024-05-15 £457,838
20 Buckhurst Close, Redhill, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£415,0002024-03-13 £425,718
9 Buckhurst Close, Redhill, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£430,0002022-03-25 £450,887
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH1 2AQ

Employment

RH1 2AQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee133
Retired50
Part-Time Employee32
Self-Employed24
Unemployed6
Student (economically inactive)6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4
Looking after home or family4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities21
Financial and insurance activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Education12
Transport and storage11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Manufacturing10
Information and communication10
Other8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Real estate activities6
Construction5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Linkfield Lane , RH1 1JF
- not rated 326 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Linkfield Lane , RH1 1JF
3out of 4 326 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA
3out of 4 578 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill
Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA
- not rated 578 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wray Common Primary School
Kendal Close , RH2 0LR
- not rated 757 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wray Common Middle School
Kendal Close , RH2 0LR
- not rated 757 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School
Gatton Park , RH2 0TD
- not rated 1,896 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Furzefield Middle School
Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA
- not rated 3,342 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salfords Middle School
Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ
- not rated 4,446 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salfords County Middle School
Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ
- not rated 4,446 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's School
Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ
4out of 4 501 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Warwick School
Noke Drive , RH1 4AD
- not rated 1,101 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carrington School
Noke Drive , RH1 4AD
3out of 4 1,101 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Merstham Park School
Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU
3out of 4 2,825 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reigate School
Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT
3out of 4 2,976 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Surrey College
Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX
- not rated 1,279 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reigate College
Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD
- not rated 2,263 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reigate College
Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD
- not rated 2,263 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Gatton Park , RH2 0TD
3out of 4 1,851 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Centre
Alpine Road , RH1 2HY
- not rated 967 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Battlebridge Education Centre
181 Frenches Road , RH1 2HZ
- not rated 1,424 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brooklands School
27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF
3out of 4 1,706 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brooklands School - Split Site
27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF
- not rated 1,706 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road , RH2 0QS
- not rated 1,815 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Recreation CentreLinkfield Lane, Redhill647 yd
Storia33 London Road, Redhill662 yd
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd At Willis Towers WatsonTowers Wyatt, Westgate718 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa AssistanceThe Quadrangle, 106 - 118 Station Road723 yd
FlorriesThe Pavillion, Memorial Park732 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion48 Linkfield Lane, Redhill647 yd
Brooklyn Bar And Billiards9 Queensway, Redhill681 yd
The Sun17-21 London Road, Redhill769 yd
Monson Road Working Mens ClubThe Club House, Lyndale Road864 yd
The Junction1 High Street, Redhill902 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chilli Hut5 Timperley Court, Timperley Gardens165 yd
Chillis / SoBe Burger / Patty Guy5 Timperley Court, Timperley Gardens165 yd
Sushi Gourmet At Sainsburys32 London Road, Redhill794 yd
New Lotus House10 Linkfield Corner, Redhill796 yd
Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd2 Linkfield Corner, Redhill796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods LimitedIceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road717 yd
Sainsburys32 London Road, Redhill794 yd
Marks & Spencer11 The Belfry, High Street847 yd
Tesco Stores LimitedTesco, 2 Marketfield Way931 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Redhill Lawn Tennis Club
LINKFIELD LANE
tennis courts446 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
LINKFIELD LANE
artificial grass pitch494 yd
St Bede'S School
CARLTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite512 yd
Donyngs Leisure Centre
LINKFIELD LANE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool671 yd
The Gym (Redhill)
LONDON ROAD
health and fitness suite703 yd
Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club
LINKFIELD LANE
indoor bowls718 yd
Redhill Memorial Park
MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK LONDON ROAD
tennis courts732 yd
Wray Common Primary School
KENDAL CLOSE
grass pitches, swimming pool748 yd
Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed)
3rd Floor 3rd Floor
health and fitness suite860 yd
Curves (Redhill)
CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite899 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed78 Mbit/s
Average download speed140.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.