Brighton Road is in Salfords, Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 5BU is located in the Horley East & Salfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Road, Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 5BT, RH1 5GY, RH1 5TW, RH1 5BS, RH1 5DN, RH1 5BX, RH1 5BJ, RH1 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 5BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 36.4% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 46.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 48.4% | 50.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 20.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 35.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88% | 87.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 89.1% | 85.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 88.8% | 85.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.5% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Horley East & Salfords average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Brighton Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Horley East & Salfords and the 176th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-12-22 | £878,980 |
| 6 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2016-09-13 | £574,632 |
| 2 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2012-03-14 | £756,831 |
| 8 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2009-10-19 | £553,412 |
| 4 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2006-12-08 | £689,533 |
RH1 5BU 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Primary School and Nursery Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Park Primary Academy Cavell Way , Westvale Park RH6 8SU | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AB | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidlow Bridge Centre Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House Hotel - Beefeater | 15 Brighton Road, Salfords | 153 yd | |
| Old Pop Inn Cafe | 22 Brighton Road, Salfords | 294 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | 54 Brighton Road, Salfords | 482 yd | |
| McDonalds | 108 Horley Road, Redhill | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Sports And Social Club | Mead Avenue, Redhill | 436 yd | |
| Perrywood Sports Club | Honeycrock Lane, Salfords | 872 yd | |
| Salfords Cricket Club | The Pavilion, Woodhatch Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords BBQ Grill | Salfords Kebab, 28 Brighton Road | 269 yd | |
| Norman House | 52 Brighton Road, Salfords | 294 yd | |
| Salfords Fish And Chips | 26 Brighton Road, Salfords | 294 yd | |
| Phoenix | 77 Horley Road, Redhill | 787 yd | |
| Alberts Fish Bar | 81 Horley Road, Redhill | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Common (The Ring) WOODHATCH ROAD | grass pitches | 751 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.