Reed Drive is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 6TB is located in the Earlswood & Whitebushes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reed Drive, Redhill, RH1 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 6TD, RH1 6TQ, RH1 6TA, RH1 6TP, RH1 6TL, RH1 6TJ, RH1 6TR, RH1 6TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH1 6TB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 35% | 41% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 57.7% | 55.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6TB this area, 8.3% 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 58.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 75.9% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 84.3% | 70.2% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 69.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 13.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reed Drive was 747.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 619.6% higher than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reed Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 2nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 526.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1356.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Reed Drive, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-05-17 | £1,050,283 |
| 51 Reed Drive, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-08-25 | £970,135 |
| 42 Reed Drive, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-01-06 | £998,051 |
| 80 Reed Drive, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2021-02-12 | £959,083 |
| 76 Reed Drive, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2015-06-25 | £950,473 |
RH1 6TB 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 4,377 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 | 3,439 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 3,579 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 | 4,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA East Surrey | Princes Road, Redhill | 510 yd | |
| WH Smith And Marks And Spencers | East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue | 575 yd | |
| The Lane Fox REMEO Centre | East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive | 575 yd | |
| The Joshua Tree Online | The Joshua Tree Public House, 30 Common Road | 719 yd | |
| Ruchita | 6 - 8 Station Approach West, Redhill | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Football Club | Kiln Brow, Three Arch Road | 758 yd | |
| The Old Chestnut | 12 Station Approach West, Redhill | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon/Cinnamon Grill | 96 Earlswood Road, Redhill | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca East Surrey PRINCES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Redhill Golf Centre CANADA AVENUE | golf | 366 yd |
| Redhill Football Club THREE ARCH ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Perrywood Sports And Social Club (Monotype Football Club) THREE ARCH ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Whitebushes (Closed) Bushfield Drive | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Rnib Redhill Community Living Service (Closed) Philanthropic Road | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| The Ring THE RING THE RING ST JOHNS | grass pitches | 951 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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 417.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.