Castle Drive is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 8DF is located in the South Park & Woodhatch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Drive, Reigate, RH2 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH2 8DE, RH2 8DQ, RH2 8DL, RH2 8DD, RH2 8DH, RH2 8DJ, RH2 8DW, RH2 8EW, RH2 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH2 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 54.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 43.8% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 32.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 49.6% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 21% | 14.6% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 24.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 24.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 86.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 87.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Drive was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Horley East & Salfords average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Horley East & Salfords and the 100th lowest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Lewes House Castle Drive, Reigate, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-06-22 | £190,444 |
| Flat 12 Lewes House Castle Drive, Reigate, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2007-04-30 | £224,073 |
| Flat 4 Lewes House Castle Drive, Reigate, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-11-18 | £176,346 |
| Flat 4 Lewes House Castle Drive, Reigate, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2003-11-07 | £193,681 |
| Flat 12 Lewes House Castle Drive, Reigate, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2003-02-28 | £213,473 |
RH2 8DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards School Alexander Road , RH2 8ED | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Surrey Pupil Referral Unit 82 Allingham Road , RH2 8HX | - not rated | 974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlow Bridge Centre Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhatch Cafe | 4 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 793 yd | |
| New Leaf Coffee/Retail Shop | 5 Prices Lane, Reigate | 802 yd | |
| New Monsoon Indian Restaurant | 2 Western Parade, Reigate | 857 yd | |
| Woodhatch Charcoal Grill | 8 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 1,001 yd | |
| The Woodhatch Centre | Woodhatch Community Centre, Whitebeam Drive | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 90 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 367 yd | |
| South Park Constitutional Club | 28-30 Smith Road, Reigate | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Green Fish Bar | 6 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 11 - 12 Western Parade, Reigate | 857 yd | |
| Co-op | 40 Allingham Road, Reigate | 974 yd | |
| Co-op | 3 - 4 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Grammar School Playing Pitches HARTSWOOD PAVILION HARTSWOOD PAVILION DOVERS GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Chart Wood School Reigate ALEXANDER ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Sandcross School SANDCROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.