Oakwood Close is in South Nutfield, Redhill and in Tandridge district. RH1 5RX is located in the Bletchingley & Nutfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Close, South Nutfield, Redhill, RH1 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 5RU, RH1 4JQ, RH1 5SE, RH1 4JS, RH1 4JD, RH1 4JF, RH1 5RR, RH1 4JG, RH1 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 5RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 52.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.6% | 57.9% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 27.8% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5RX this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 42.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.4% | 92.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Close was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Bletchingley & Nutfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakwood Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bletchingley & Nutfield and the 125th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Oakwood Close, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-28 | £475,770 |
| 1 Oakwood Close, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-03-13 | £454,747 |
| 4 Oakwood Close, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2018-04-27 | £408,214 |
| 6 Oakwood Close, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-02-20 | £457,791 |
| 1 Oakwood Close, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-10-03 | £513,206 |
RH1 5RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutfield Church CofE Primary School 59 Mid Street , South Nutfield RH1 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bletchingley Village Primary School Coneybury , Bletchingley RH1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 3,966 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 | 5,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorns School Pendell Court , Bletchingley RH1 4QJ | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB | 1out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodfield School Sunstone Grove , Merstham RH1 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 3,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campden BRI | Centenary Hall, Coopers Hill Road | 966 yd | |
| Priory Farm Cafe | Priory Farm Nursery, Priory Farm, Sandy Lane | 1,044 yd | |
| The Wood Fired Larder | Priory Farm, Sandy Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | The Station Hotel, South Station Approach | 67 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Nutfield Cricket Club MID STREET | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Mid Street Recreation Ground Mid Street | grass pitches | 411 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.