Brighton Road is in Redhill and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH1 6YS is located in the Earlswood & Whitebushes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Road, Redhill, RH1 6YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH1 6RD, RH1 6PD, RH1 6NS, RH1 6YL, RH1 6PL, RH1 6PR, RH1 6NT, RH1 6NX, RH1 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH1 6YS is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 52.2% | 45.7% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54.3% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 6YS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 57.3% | 42.7% | -14.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 45.4% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 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 (91.3%) 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 | 58.6% | 53.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 6YS this area, 6.1% 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 10% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 56.8% | 23.1% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 16.8% | 14.2% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 58.8% | -28.3% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 77.2% | 58.2% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 24.4% | 20.1% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 58.2% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17.8% | 1.2% | 16.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 17.1% | 1.7% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Earlswood & Whitebushes average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum House, 41 - 51 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £5,626,093 | 2017-07-12 | £5,614,148 |
RH1 6YS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6YS 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill Linkfield Lane , RH1 1EA | - not rated | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchlands Primary Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 965 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 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,027 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 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 2,178 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 | 2,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,459 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 | 3,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rnib Redhill College Philanthropic Road , RH1 4DG | - not rated | 970 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Centre Alpine Road , RH1 2HY | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate St Mary's Preparatory School Chart Lane , RH2 7RN | - not rated | 2,109 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 | 88 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 13 Brighton Road, Redhill | 88 yd | |
| Trishala | 79 Brighton Road, Redhill | 172 yd | |
| Bubbles Spa Car Wash | 3 Reading Arch Road, Redhill | 232 yd | |
| Everest Spice | 39 Holland Close, Redhill | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garland | 5 Brighton Road, Redhill | 88 yd | |
| The Marquis Of Granby Public House | 8 Hooley Lane, Redhill | 361 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 2 Redstone Hill, Redhill | 383 yd | |
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company | 29 Mill Street, Redhill | 391 yd | |
| The Junction | 1 High Street, Redhill | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 11 Brighton Road, Redhill | 88 yd | |
| Redhill Kebab House | 15 Brighton Road, Redhill | 88 yd | |
| Da Flame Grill | The Pavement, 1 - 3 Grovehill Road | 223 yd | |
| KFC | 4 - 5 Berkeley House, 51 High Street | 373 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 37 High Street, Redhill | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 11 The Belfry, High Street | 517 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 2 Marketfield Way | 570 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 32 London Road, Redhill | 688 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Frozen Foods Limited, 21 London Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Redhill) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Lifeline Fitness (Redhill) (Closed) 3rd Floor 3rd Floor | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Royal Earlswood Hospital Sports Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Donyngs Leisure Centre LINKFIELD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| The Gym (Redhill) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LINKFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch | 895 yd |
| Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club LINKFIELD LANE | indoor bowls | 957 yd |
| Redhill Memorial Park MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Warwick School NOKE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.