Dean Lane is in Merstham, Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 3AH is located in the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Lane, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH1 3AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 33.3% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 49.6% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 18.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 36.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.7% | 63.9% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 76.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 19.8% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.5% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Lane was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% higher than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 42nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dean Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-12-20 | £738,519 |
| Flint House Dean Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,127,104 |
| The Stable Dean Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2013-11-08 | £1,177,385 |
| Flint House Dean Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2013-10-25 | £1,185,855 |
| The Stable Dean Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2012-05-25 | £1,278,304 |
RH1 3AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
RH1 3AH 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Primary School London Road South , Merstham RH1 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Primary School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 3,689 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 5,355 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 | 4,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Sunstone Grove , Merstham RH1 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB | 1out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 4,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Co UK Ltd | 119 London Road North, Merstham | 283 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 | 7.7% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 92.3% |
| Median download speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.