Ridgeway Road is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 6PQ 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 Ridgeway Road, Redhill, RH1 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 6PH, RH1 6GX, RH1 6NT, RH1 6DE, RH1 6PR, RH1 6GY, RH1 6NS, RH1 6PD, RH1 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH1 6PQ is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 43.8% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 56.2% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 6PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 45.5% | 36.2% | -9.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 54% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 60.5% | 56.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6PQ this area, 7.5% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 60.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 24.4% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 21.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.9% | 61% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 76.6% | 62.3% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 26.9% | 17.2% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 62.5% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 22.9% | 1.2% | 21.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 22.1% | 1.7% | 20.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Road was 77.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 120th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ridgeway Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-11-25 | £738,281 |
| 13 Ridgeway Road, Redhill, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2025-09-30 | £585,821 |
| 11 Ridgeway Road, Redhill, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2025-03-04 | £1,055,861 |
| Flat 4 5 Ridgeway Road, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-25 | £222,010 |
| Flat 8 Reibuck House 21A Ridgeway Road, Redhill, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-28 | £240,663 |
RH1 6PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 6PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA | - not rated | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,284 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 | 3,064 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 | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rnib Redhill College Philanthropic Road , RH1 4DG | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Centre Alpine Road , RH1 2HY | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate St Mary's Preparatory School Chart Lane , RH2 7RN | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tong Fung | 19 - 21 Brighton Road, Redhill | 208 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 13 Brighton Road, Redhill | 208 yd | |
| Trishala | 79 Brighton Road, Redhill | 235 yd | |
| Deli On The Hill | 53 Linkfield Street, Redhill | 272 yd | |
| Everest Spice | 39 Holland Close, Redhill | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garland | 5 Brighton Road, Redhill | 208 yd | |
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company | 29 Mill Street, Redhill | 318 yd | |
| The Marquis Of Granby Public House | 8 Hooley Lane, Redhill | 449 yd | |
| The Junction | 1 High Street, Redhill | 524 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 2 Redstone Hill, Redhill | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 11 Brighton Road, Redhill | 208 yd | |
| Redhill Kebab House | 15 Brighton Road, Redhill | 208 yd | |
| Da Flame Grill | The Pavement, 1 - 3 Grovehill Road | 306 yd | |
| KFC | 4 - 5 Berkeley House, 51 High Street | 422 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 37 High Street, Redhill | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 11 The Belfry, High Street | 535 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 2 Marketfield Way | 631 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 721 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Redhill) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed) 3rd Floor 3rd Floor | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Donyngs Leisure Centre LINKFIELD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LINKFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch | 783 yd |
| Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club LINKFIELD LANE | indoor bowls | 807 yd |
| The Gym (Redhill) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Redhill Memorial Park MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Dunottar School HIGH TREES ROAD | swimming pool | 1,036 yd |
| Wray Common Primary School KENDAL CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.