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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 50.4% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 55% | 49.6% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 49.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 33.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 59.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 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 Levels | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.8% | 82% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 82.1% | 65.2% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 65.5% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2001-12-11 | £561,622 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie | 41 Bell Street, Reigate | 55 yd | |
| Cullenders | 71 Bell Street, Reigate | 66 yd | |
| Everyman Reigate Cinema | Bancroft Road, Reigate | 130 yd | |
| Priory Cafe | The Pavilion, Priory Park | 134 yd | |
| Wagamama | 35 Bell Street, Reigate | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stop | 73 Bell Street, Reigate | 66 yd | |
| The Bell | 21 Bell Street, Reigate | 198 yd | |
| Venture Inn | 11 Lesbourne Road, Reigate | 262 yd | |
| Mishiko | 39 - 41 Church Street, Reigate | 309 yd | |
| The Market Stores | 2 High Street, Reigate | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Wok | 55 Bell Street, Reigate | 55 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 57 Bell Street, Reigate | 55 yd | |
| Blendis | 29 Bell Street, Reigate | 173 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 11 Bell Street, Reigate | 198 yd | |
| Chicken Time | 19 Church Street, Reigate | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons - Main Store | 22 - 32 Bell Street, Reigate | 109 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 51B High Street, Reigate | 420 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 51 - 53 London Road, Reigate | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Priory Junior School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| The Fitness Zone (Reigate) 8-10 8-10 BELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Reigate Priory Park BELL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| One Premium Fitness 51B 51B HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Reigate St Marys Prep School CHART LANE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Reigate College CASTLEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Park Lane (Reigate Priory Fc) REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Reigate Grammar School REIGATE ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Reigate College (Wallfields Sports Ground) WORTH WORTH WALLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Geoffrey Knight Fields WALLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.