Sandcross Lane is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 8HQ 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 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH2 8LY, RH2 8HH, RH2 8HJ, RH2 8LL, RH2 8JE, RH2 8LN, RH2 8NB, RH2 8ND, RH2 8NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH2 8HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.9% | 52.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH2 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 30.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 55.5% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 57.1% | 56% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 45.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 88.9% | 83.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandcross Lane was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandcross Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 209th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £676,000 | 2025-03-27 | £684,641 |
| 200 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-10-25 | £693,163 |
| 192 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-01-04 | £641,321 |
| 184 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £631,500 | 2014-02-14 | £1,024,323 |
| 200 Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2010-09-24 | £655,921 |
RH2 8HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
RH2 8HQ 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 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 4,503 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 | 1,911 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 5,166 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 | 5,313 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 | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moon Hall School, Reigate Flanchford Road , Leigh RH2 8RE | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Monsoon Indian Restaurant | 2 Western Parade, Reigate | 963 yd | |
| New Leaf Coffee/Retail Shop | 5 Prices Lane, Reigate | 976 yd | |
| Woodhatch Cafe | 4 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 1,012 yd | |
| Surrey County Council Coffee Hut | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Constitutional Club | 28-30 Smith Road, Reigate | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Green Fish Bar | 6 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 1,012 yd | |
| Selecta UK Ltd, Woodhatch Place | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 40 Allingham Road, Reigate | 352 yd | |
| Co-op | 11 - 12 Western Parade, Reigate | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandcross School SANDCROSS LANE | grass pitches | 94 yd |
| South Park Sports Field Whitehall Lane | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Chart Wood School Reigate ALEXANDER ROAD | grass pitches | 493 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.