Old School Close is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 2FQ is located in the Redhill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old School Close, Redhill, RH1 2FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 2FN, RH1 2FP, RH1 2FR, RH1 2HJ, RH1 2FS, RH1 1TR, RH1 1TL, RH1 1LL, RH1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH1 2FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 49.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH1 2FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 36.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 55.6% | 52.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 47.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82.3% | 76.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 79.9% | 72.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 71.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 14.2% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Close was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old School Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 191st lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Harrow House Old School Close, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2025-03-31 | £293,175 |
| Flat 6 Harrow House Old School Close, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-03-07 | £238,456 |
| Flat 11 Harrow House Old School Close, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-17 | £326,544 |
| Flat 3 Harrow House Old School Close, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-29 | £231,495 |
| Flat 6 Harrow House Old School Close, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-02-07 | £248,713 |
RH1 2FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Linkfield Lane , RH1 1JF | 1out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School Battlebridge Lane , RH1 3LH | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1DU | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Primary School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 3,109 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 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB | 1out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodfield School Sunstone Grove , Merstham RH1 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatboys Cafe | 21B Holmethorpe Avenue, Redhill | 436 yd | |
| Florries | The Pavillion, Memorial Park | 539 yd | |
| Storia | 33 London Road, Redhill | 717 yd | |
| Sovereign Gymnastics Cafe | 15 Ormside Way, Redhill | 791 yd | |
| McDonalds | 3 Station Road, Redhill | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Brickmakers | 58 - 60 Frenches Road, Redhill | 232 yd | |
| The Redhill Bowling Club | St. Annes Drive, Redhill | 457 yd | |
| Monson Road Working Mens Club | The Club House, Lyndale Road | 718 yd | |
| The Sun | 17-21 London Road, Redhill | 861 yd | |
| Brooklyn Bar And Billiards | 9 Queensway, Redhill | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet At Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 841 yd | |
| Yum Yum Wheels | 23 - 25 High Street, Redhill | 1,034 yd | |
| Subway | 29 High Street, Redhill | 1,040 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 5 Timperley Court, Timperley Gardens | 1,080 yd | |
| Chillis / SoBe Burger / Patty Guy | 5 Timperley Court, Timperley Gardens | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road | 810 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 841 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 73 Canalside, Redhill | 863 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 2 Marketfield Way | 948 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11 The Belfry, High Street | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill Lawn Tennis Club LINKFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Redhill Memorial Park MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Warwick School NOKE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| The Gym (Redhill) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed) 3rd Floor 3rd Floor | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Battlebridge Recreation Ground Fairhaven Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Battlebridge Amateur Boxing Club And Sports Facility Frenches Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,040 yd |
| Curves (Redhill) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| St Bede'S School CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,086 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.