Knighton Road is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 6EQ is located in the Earlswood & Whitebushes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knighton Road, Redhill, RH1 6EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 6EH, RH1 6EF, RH1 6EN, RH1 6EP, RH1 6EG, RH1 6EW, RH1 6EJ, RH1 6EE, RH1 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH1 6EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 39% | 38.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 45.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 51.6% | 56.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 17.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 37.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.4% | 83.9% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.9% | 86.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 86.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knighton Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Knighton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Knighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-02-12 | £640,547 |
| 4 Knighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-07-28 | £619,318 |
| 12 Knighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £523,750 | 2022-07-28 | £549,351 |
| 14 Knighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2020-03-13 | £459,630 |
| 16 Knighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-01-30 | £528,361 |
RH1 6EQ 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1DU | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,882 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 | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 3,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchita | 6 - 8 Station Approach West, Redhill | 529 yd | |
| The Joshua Tree Online | The Joshua Tree Public House, 30 Common Road | 654 yd | |
| The Joshua Tree | 30 Common Road, Redhill | 656 yd | |
| YMCA East Surrey | Princes Road, Redhill | 748 yd | |
| Trishala | 79 Brighton Road, Redhill | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Chestnut | 12 Station Approach West, Redhill | 530 yd | |
| The Marquis Of Granby Public House | 8 Hooley Lane, Redhill | 619 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough Public House, 11 Church Road | 892 yd | |
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company | 29 Mill Street, Redhill | 951 yd | |
| The Garland | 5 Brighton Road, Redhill | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon/Cinnamon Grill | 96 Earlswood Road, Redhill | 565 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 11 Brighton Road, Redhill | 974 yd | |
| Redhill Kebab House | 15 Brighton Road, Redhill | 974 yd | |
| Da Flame Grill | The Pavement, 1 - 3 Grovehill Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Rnib Redhill Community Living Service (Closed) Philanthropic Road | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Ymca East Surrey PRINCES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| The Ring THE RING THE RING ST JOHNS | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Redhill Golf Centre CANADA AVENUE | golf | 1,030 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.