Clayhall Lane is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 8LD 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 Clayhall Lane, Reigate, RH2 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH2 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.7% | 2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 31.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.3% | 54.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 43.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.5% | 95.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayhall Lane was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.7% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clayhall Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's and the 105th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Holm Barn Clayhall Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2025-06-24 | £1,022,782 |
| Clayhall Barn Clayhall Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2018-03-27 | £1,384,179 |
| Bell Holm Barn Clayhall Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2001-05-30 | £1,268,083 |
| Clayhall Barn Clayhall Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 1999-07-15 | £2,316,996 |
| Granary Cottage Clayhall Lane, Reigate, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 1998-12-17 | £574,706 |
RH2 8LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
RH2 8LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandcross Primary School Sandcross Lane , RH2 8HH | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards School Alexander Road , RH2 8ED | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovers Green School Rushetts Road , RH2 7RF | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,488 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 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | - not rated | 4,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 4,976 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 | 2,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 945 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moon Hall School, Reigate Flanchford Road , Leigh RH2 8RE | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine End School Colley Lane , RH2 9JB | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Reigate St Mary's Preparatory School Chart Lane , RH2 7RN | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 2,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Constitutional Club | 28-30 Smith Road, Reigate | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 40 Allingham Road, Reigate | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Sports Field Whitehall Lane | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Sandcross School SANDCROSS LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Chart Wood School Reigate ALEXANDER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.