Axes Lane is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 5JT 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 Axes Lane, Redhill, RH1 5JT 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 5JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 23.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 65.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 55.5% | 59.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 25.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around RH1 5JT this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 31.8% | 11.8% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 29.3% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 69.6% | -27.8% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.1% | 20.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 93.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 93.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axes Lane was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% lower than the Horley East & Salfords average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Axes Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Horley East & Salfords and the 176th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 Rose Cottages Axes Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-29 | £241,242 |
| 1 Rose Cottages Axes Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-27 | £241,242 |
| 2 Rose Cottages Axes Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-10 | £267,532 |
| 1 Rose Cottages Axes Lane, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-01-27 | £423,894 |
RH1 5JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 27% 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 5JT 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.
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School Brookfield Drive , RH6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Academy 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 | 1,934 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 4,907 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Kitchen | Unit 1, Orchard Business Centre | 1,010 yd | |
| Mill House Hotel - Beefeater | 15 Brighton Road, Salfords | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrywood Sports Club | Honeycrock Lane, Salfords | 316 yd | |
| Salfords Sports And Social Club | Mead Avenue, Redhill | 865 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.