Park Lane East is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 8HS 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 Park Lane East, Reigate, RH2 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH2 8BW, RH2 8HR, RH2 8LR, RH2 8HZ, RH2 8NF, RH2 8LU, RH2 8JA, RH2 8HY, RH2 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH2 8HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 38.5% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 46.5% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 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 (91.7%) 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 | 59.3% | 60.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 31.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around RH2 8HS this area, 9% 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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 89.9% | 89% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 89% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane East was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Lane East has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 195th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Park Lane East, Reigate, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £249,998 | 2025-08-04 | £249,039 |
| 47 Park Lane East, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-11-01 | £604,191 |
| 49 Park Lane East, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2024-05-16 | £880,643 |
| 41 Park Lane East, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-10-21 | £637,652 |
| 55 Park Lane East, Reigate, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2016-10-06 | £737,676 |
RH2 8HS 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | 4out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 4,170 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 | 1,556 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 4,805 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 | 4,949 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 | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunottar School High Trees Road , RH2 7EL | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moon Hall School, Reigate Flanchford Road , Leigh RH2 8RE | - not rated | 2,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey County Council Coffee Hut | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 773 yd | |
| New Monsoon Indian Restaurant | 2 Western Parade, Reigate | 831 yd | |
| New Leaf Coffee/Retail Shop | 5 Prices Lane, Reigate | 865 yd | |
| Woodhatch Cafe | 4 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 905 yd | |
| Woodhatch Charcoal Grill | 8 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Constitutional Club | 28-30 Smith Road, Reigate | 327 yd | |
| Venture Inn | 11 Lesbourne Road, Reigate | 966 yd | |
| Hop Stop | 73 Bell Street, Reigate | 1,026 yd | |
| Old Reigatians Rugby Football Club | Park Lane, Reigate | 1,078 yd | |
| Reigate Priory Cricket Club | Park Lane, Reigate | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selecta UK Ltd, Woodhatch Place | Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place | 773 yd | |
| Dovers Green Fish Bar | 6 Dovers Green Road, Reigate | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 40 Allingham Road, Reigate | 303 yd | |
| Co-op | 11 - 12 Western Parade, Reigate | 831 yd | |
| Co-op | 3 - 4 Trehaven Parade, Reigate | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chart Wood School Reigate ALEXANDER ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Sandcross School SANDCROSS LANE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| South Park Sports Field Whitehall Lane | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Reigate Priory Park BELL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Reigate Priory Junior School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.