Sandcross Lane is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 8HG 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 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, RH2 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH2 8JG, RH2 8JQ, RH2 8JH, RH2 8JJ, RH2 8JF, RH2 8JN, RH2 8JW, RH2 8JE, RH2 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH2 8HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.7% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 RH2 8HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 36.9% | 45.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 34.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 19.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 92.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 90.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 90.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandcross Lane was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.3% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandcross Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 102nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-01 | £461,366 |
| 170 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-05-27 | £476,637 |
| 120 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2018-08-15 | £420,829 |
| 150 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2018-05-21 | £446,284 |
| 178 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-08-11 | £507,788 |
RH2 8HG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Pendleton Road , RH1 6QG | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 4,410 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 | 2,032 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 5,154 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 | 5,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moon Hall School, Reigate Flanchford Road , Leigh RH2 8RE | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Coffee/Retail Shop | 5 Prices Lane, Reigate | 723 yd | |
| New Monsoon Indian Restaurant | 2 Western Parade, Reigate | 726 yd | |
| Woodhatch Cafe | 4 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 754 yd | |
| Woodhatch Charcoal Grill | 8 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 918 yd | |
| Surrey County Council Coffee Hut | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Constitutional Club | 28-30 Smith Road, Reigate | 260 yd | |
| The Beehive | 90 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Green Fish Bar | 6 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 754 yd | |
| Selecta UK Ltd, Woodhatch Place | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 40 Allingham Road, Reigate | 260 yd | |
| Co-op | 11 - 12 Western Parade, Reigate | 726 yd | |
| Co-op | 3 - 4 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandcross School SANDCROSS LANE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Chart Wood School Reigate ALEXANDER ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| South Park Sports Field Whitehall Lane | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Reigate Grammar School Playing Pitches HARTSWOOD PAVILION HARTSWOOD PAVILION DOVERS GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.