Cross Oak Lane is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 5RF 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 Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, RH1 5RF 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 5RF 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 5RF 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 5RF 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 Cross Oak Lane was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% higher than the Horley East & Salfords average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Oak Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Horley East & Salfords and the 115th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-25 | £471,957 |
| Cross Oak Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2021-09-24 | £1,501,403 |
| The Granary Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-12-04 | £692,530 |
| The Nest Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-08-21 | £459,897 |
| The Nest Cross Oak Lane, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2015-10-14 | £518,485 |
RH1 5RF 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 5RF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School Brookfield Drive , RH6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AB | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 5,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Horley Tuition Centre Court Lodge Road , RH6 8AB | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redehall Preparatory School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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% |
| 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.