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Bell Street is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 7AL is located in the Reigate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Bell Street, Reigate, RH2 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RH2 7RU, RH2 7AQ, RH2 7AN, RH2 7RS, RH2 7AX, RH2 7RP, RH2 7AW, RH2 7AB, RH2 7JB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH2 7AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45%50.4%5.4% 51.0% -0.6%
Male55%49.6%-5.4% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 RH2 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single47.3%49.9%2.6% 37.9% 12.0%
Married: Opposite sex37%33.8%-3.2% 44.2% -10.4%
Separated3.2%2.4%-0.8% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.8%9.6%2.8% 9.1% 0.5%
Widowed5.7%4.3%-1.4% 6.1% -1.8%

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 (90.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.8%59.4%2.6% 48.4% 11.0%
Good health32.5%31.4%-1.1% 33.6% -2.2%
Fair health8.8%7.7%-1.1% 12.7% -5.0%
Bad health1.5%1.5%0.0% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

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 RH2 7AL this area, 8.7% 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 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.4%8.7%2.3% 18.2% -9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.8%7.9%-4.9% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.9%12.5%-1.4% 13.4% -0.9%
Apprenticeship2.1%4.8%2.7% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%17.1%5.7% 16.9% 0.2%
Degree or Similar45.9%48.1%2.2% 33.8% 14.3%
Other7.5%1%-6.5% 2.8% -1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.1%1.3%-0.8% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese1.2%1.7%0.5% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian1.5%3%1.5% 3.1% -0.1%
Other Asian1.5%3.9%2.4% 1.6% 2.3%
Black African0%1.5%1.5% 2.5% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian2.1%0.9%-1.2% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.3%1.1%0.8% 0.8% 0.3%
White88.8%82%-6.8% 81.4% 0.6%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Other1.2%2.2%1.0% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.1%65.2%-16.9% 83.2% -18.0%
European Union7.9%13.4%5.5% 6.1% 7.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%1.9%1.6% 0.8% 1.1%
Africa3%2.3%-0.7% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia4.3%10.4%6.1% 5.6% 4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%6.4%4.3% 1.3% 5.1%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.2%0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.9%65.5%-15.4% 83.2% -17.7%
10+ Years2.7%11.1%8.4% 9.8% 1.3%
5-10 Years3.6%8.1%4.5% 2.9% 5.2%
2-5 Years4.9%11.3%6.4% 2.2% 9.1%
Less than 2 years7.9%3.9%-4.0% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.4% 76.7% -7.3%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal4.5% 0.5% 4.0%
Spain2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania3% 0.9% 2.1%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Turkey1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
No passport held4.9% 13.5% -8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.2% 37.2% 7.0%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim3.2% 6.5% -3.3%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Bell Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Street was 715.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 588.4% higher than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Bell Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 3rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.



🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH2 7AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bell Street are based on 153 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 Bell Street, Reigate, RH2 7AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH2 7AL

Average Price
£544,324
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£544,324
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bell Street

Average Price
£513,431
Semi-Detached
£976,976
Terraced
£782,159
Detached
£905,908
Flats/Maisonettes
£286,918
Other
£1,212,853

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bell Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
67 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£180,0002001-12-11 £561,622
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH2 7AL

Employment

RH2 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee180
Retired69
Self-Employed53
Part-Time Employee52
Unemployed16
Student (economically inactive)15
Other11
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Looking after home or family5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Accommodation and food service activities24
Financial and insurance activities23
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Human health and social work activities19
Education13
Administrative and support service activities12
Other12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Information and communication11
Construction10
Transport and storage8
Manufacturing6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reigate Priory Community Junior School
Bell Street , RH2 7RL
4out of 4 59 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Reigate Parish Church Primary School
Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB
4out of 4 1,037 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holmesdale Community Infant School
Alma Road , RH2 0BY
4out of 4 1,183 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Sandcross Primary School
Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH
3out of 4 1,516 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hatchlands Primary
Hatchlands Road , RH1 6AT
- not rated 1,843 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reigate School
Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT
4out of 4 1,715 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Bede's School
Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ
4out of 4 2,920 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Carrington School
Noke Drive , RH1 4AD
2out of 4 3,482 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reigate College
Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD
- not rated 498 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
East Surrey College
Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX
- not rated 3,900 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 3,924 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Micklefield School
10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU
- not rated 847 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road , RH2 0QS
- not rated 982 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Brooklands School - Split Site
27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF
3out of 4 1,219 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunottar School
High Trees Road , RH2 7EL
- not rated 1,729 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Merrywood House Independent Special School
The Old Pheasantry , Merrywood Grove KT20 7HF
- not rated 2,904 yd Other independent special school 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Cote Brasserie41 Bell Street, Reigate55 yd
Cullenders71 Bell Street, Reigate66 yd
Everyman Reigate CinemaBancroft Road, Reigate130 yd
Priory CafeThe Pavilion, Priory Park134 yd
Wagamama35 Bell Street, Reigate143 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hop Stop73 Bell Street, Reigate66 yd
The Bell21 Bell Street, Reigate198 yd
Venture Inn11 Lesbourne Road, Reigate262 yd
Mishiko39 - 41 Church Street, Reigate309 yd
The Market Stores2 High Street, Reigate315 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gourmet Wok55 Bell Street, Reigate55 yd
Dominos Pizza57 Bell Street, Reigate55 yd
Blendis29 Bell Street, Reigate173 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery11 Bell Street, Reigate198 yd
Chicken Time19 Church Street, Reigate295 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrisons - Main Store22 - 32 Bell Street, Reigate109 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods51B High Street, Reigate420 yd
The Southern Co-operative Ltd51 - 53 London Road, Reigate818 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Reigate Priory Junior School
BELL STREET
grass pitches136 yd
The Fitness Zone (Reigate)
8-10 8-10 BELL STREET
health and fitness suite228 yd
Reigate Priory Park
BELL STREET
grass pitches, tennis courts287 yd
One Premium Fitness
51B 51B HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite400 yd
Reigate St Marys Prep School
CHART LANE
grass pitches452 yd
Reigate College
CASTLEFIELD ROAD
health and fitness suite504 yd
Park Lane (Reigate Priory Fc)
REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB PARK LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts582 yd
Reigate Grammar School
REIGATE ROAD
swimming pool, tennis courts698 yd
Reigate College (Wallfields Sports Ground)
WORTH WORTH WALLFIELD PARK
grass pitches827 yd
Geoffrey Knight Fields
WALLFIELD PARK
grass pitches931 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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