Bushfield Drive, Redhill, RH1 5LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 5LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	51.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.9%	48.8%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	30.6%	36.9%	6.3%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.7%	45.6%	-3.1%	44.2%	1.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	12.5%	10.3%	-2.2%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	4.7%	4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.2%	51.6%	1.4%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	37%	32.8%	-4.2%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	11.2%	11.9%	0.7%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.1%	19%	-2.1%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.1%	-2.7%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	12.6%	1.0%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.9%	0.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	19.4%	6.9%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	29.2%	1.6%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	8.2%	2.8%	-5.4%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Chinese	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.6%	5.6%	3.0%	3.1%	2.5%
Pakistani	2.6%	3.8%	1.2%	2.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	5.3%	4.4%	-0.9%	1.6%	2.8%
Black African	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	2.5%	1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1.0%	2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	3.3%	0.6%	-2.7%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	78.9%	70.4%	-8.5%	81.4%	-11.0%
Other	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% 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	82.2%	80.1%	-2.1%	83.2%	-3.1%
European Union	3.6%	5.9%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.2%
Africa	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	8.6%	9.8%	1.2%	5.6%	4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.5%	80.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	-2.8%
10+ Years	1.3%	14.3%	13.0%	9.8%	4.5%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	6.3%	1.5%	-4.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	9.6%	1.5%	-8.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.5%	76.7%	1.8%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Bushfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushfield Drive was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bushfield Drive has the 31st lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 157th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH1 5LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bushfield Drive are based on 74 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 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, RH1 5LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH1 5LU

Average Price
£218,415

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£218,415

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bushfield Drive

Average Price
£311,300

Semi-Detached
£353,096

Terraced
£358,371

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£194,010

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bushfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£207,000	2015-07-17	£248,899
42 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£158,000	2008-07-18	£225,585
54 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£138,000	2005-09-12	£224,306
54 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£89,950	2001-08-10	£223,866
54 Bushfield Drive, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,995	2000-05-25	£233,051

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH1 5LU

Employment

RH1 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	40
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	44
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ	2out of 4	843 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX	3out of 4	1,658 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ	3out of 4	1,832 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG	3out of 4	2,054 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF	4out of 4	2,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT	4out of 4	2,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD	2out of 4	3,313 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ	4out of 4	4,319 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE	3out of 4	5,135 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU	- not rated	5,406 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD	- not rated	4,148 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX	- not rated	4,679 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS	- not rated	720 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL	- not rated	2,482 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP	- not rated	3,064 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS	- not rated	3,395 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF	3out of 4	4,321 yd	Community special 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	Distance
WH Smith And Marks And Spencers	East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue	527 yd
The Lane Fox REMEO Centre	East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive	527 yd
McDonalds	108 Horley Road, Redhill	590 yd
Mill House Hotel - Beefeater	15 Brighton Road, Salfords	1,093 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Double Seven Club	Hanworth Road, Redhill	754 yd
Redhill Football Club	Kiln Brow, Three Arch Road	784 yd
Salfords Cricket Club	The Pavilion, Woodhatch Road	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sundae Scoop	83 Horley Road, Redhill	550 yd
Phoenix	77 Horley Road, Redhill	577 yd
Alberts Fish Bar	81 Horley Road, Redhill	577 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitebushes (Closed) Bushfield Drive	grass pitches	254 yd
Redhill Golf Centre CANADA AVENUE	golf	758 yd
Redhill Football Club THREE ARCH ROAD	grass pitches	789 yd
Perrywood Sports And Social Club (Monotype Football Club) THREE ARCH ROAD	grass pitches	807 yd
Earlswood Common (The Ring) WOODHATCH ROAD	grass pitches	971 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RH1 5LU