White Post Hill is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 6DA is located in the Meadvale & St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Post Hill, Redhill, RH1 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 6BY, RH1 6BZ, RH1 6DD, RH1 6PE, RH1 6AS, RH1 6DE, RH1 6DB, RH1 6AJ, RH1 6PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH1 6DA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55.7% | 52.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH1 6DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 56.3% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 28.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 12.2% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6DA this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 48.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 16.9% | 0% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 78.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 72.4% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 14.8% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 72.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Post Hill was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
White Post Hill has the 15th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 145th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Whitepost House White Post Hill, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,250 | 2023-07-03 | £118,078 |
| Flat 1 Whitepost House White Post Hill, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,250 | 2022-09-14 | £207,303 |
| 20 White Post Hill, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-04-01 | £504,689 |
| 14 White Post Hill, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-02-14 | £687,789 |
| Flat 9 Whitepost House White Post Hill, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-07-05 | £149,534 |
RH1 6DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | - not rated | 363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1DU | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Primary School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Linkfield Lane , RH1 1JF | 1out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 2,335 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 | 2,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli On The Hill | 53 Linkfield Street, Redhill | 70 yd | |
| Peach Blossom | 11 Hatchlands Road, Redhill | 369 yd | |
| Trishala | 79 Brighton Road, Redhill | 449 yd | |
| New Tong Fung | 19 - 21 Brighton Road, Redhill | 466 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 13 Brighton Road, Redhill | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company | 29 Mill Street, Redhill | 351 yd | |
| The Garland | 5 Brighton Road, Redhill | 466 yd | |
| Pilgrim Brewery At The Hatch | The Hatch Public House, 44 Hatchlands Road | 485 yd | |
| Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion | 48 Linkfield Lane, Redhill | 587 yd | |
| The Marquis Of Granby Public House | 8 Hooley Lane, Redhill | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 10 Linkfield Corner, Redhill | 432 yd | |
| Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd | 2 Linkfield Corner, Redhill | 432 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 11 Brighton Road, Redhill | 466 yd | |
| Redhill Kebab House | 15 Brighton Road, Redhill | 466 yd | |
| Monte Forte@The Hatch | The Hatch Public House, 44 Hatchlands Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 11 The Belfry, High Street | 675 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 2 Marketfield Way | 806 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 860 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Donyngs Leisure Centre LINKFIELD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club LINKFIELD LANE | indoor bowls | 629 yd |
| Curves (Redhill) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LINKFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed) 3rd Floor 3rd Floor | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Dunottar School HIGH TREES ROAD | swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Wray Common Primary School KENDAL CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| The Gym (Redhill) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.