Palmerston Close, Redhill, RH1 6TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH1 6TQ 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 6TQ 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Palmerston Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Close was 773.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 628.6% higher than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palmerston Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 2nd highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 571.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 856.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH1 6TQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Palmerston Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reigate And Banstead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Palmerston Close, Redhill, RH1 6TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH1 6TQ

Average Price
£1,203,238

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,203,238

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palmerston Close

Average Price
£1,236,793

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,236,793

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palmerston CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Palmerston Close, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2015-09-04	£930,476
3 Palmerston Close, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£720,000	2012-06-18	£1,219,133
5 Palmerston Close, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£715,000	2011-07-07	£1,232,019
5 Palmerston Close, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2009-11-12	£1,186,490
5 Palmerston Close, Redhill, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2008-05-23	£1,229,558

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH1 6TQ

Employment

RH1 6TQ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Earlswood Junior School Brambletye Park Road , RH1 6JX	3out of 4	517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School St John's Road , RH1 6DZ	3out of 4	767 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG	3out of 4	1,389 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG	- not rated	1,389 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Salfords Primary School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ	- not rated	1,814 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ	- not rated	1,814 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ	- not rated	1,814 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR	- not rated	2,720 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD	- not rated	4,606 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA	- not rated	4,902 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD	- not rated	2,173 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD	3out of 4	2,173 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT	3out of 4	2,347 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT	- not rated	2,347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ	4out of 4	3,253 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX	- not rated	3,545 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD	- not rated	3,561 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD	- not rated	3,561 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD	3out of 4	4,541 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rnib Redhill College Philanthropic Road , RH1 4DG	- not rated	840 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS	- not rated	1,484 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL	- not rated	1,880 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS	- not rated	2,759 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Centre Alpine Road , RH1 2HY	- not rated	3,052 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
YMCA East Surrey	Princes Road, Redhill	560 yd
WH Smith And Marks And Spencers	East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue	672 yd
The Lane Fox REMEO Centre	East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive	672 yd
The Joshua Tree Online	The Joshua Tree Public House, 30 Common Road	730 yd
Ruchita	6 - 8 Station Approach West, Redhill	777 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Chestnut	12 Station Approach West, Redhill		777 yd
Redhill Football Club	Kiln Brow, Three Arch Road		857 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cinnamon/Cinnamon Grill	96 Earlswood Road, Redhill		748 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ymca East Surrey PRINCES ROAD	health and fitness suite	201 yd
Redhill Golf Centre CANADA AVENUE	golf	451 yd
Rnib Redhill Community Living Service (Closed) Philanthropic Road	health and fitness suite	749 yd
Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed)	grass pitches	852 yd
Redhill Football Club THREE ARCH ROAD	grass pitches	855 yd
Perrywood Sports And Social Club (Monotype Football Club) THREE ARCH ROAD	grass pitches	890 yd
Whitebushes (Closed) Bushfield Drive	grass pitches	944 yd
The Ring THE RING THE RING ST JOHNS	grass pitches	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	247.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	31.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH1 6TQ