Povey Cross Road is in Horley and in Mole Valley district. RH6 0AE is located in the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Povey Cross Road, Horley, RH6 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 0AD, RH6 0AB, RH6 0AL, RH6 0AZ, RH6 0AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH6 0AE 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 | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 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 | 37% | 37.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 50% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 43.3% | 48.2% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 40.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.5% | 15.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 92.3% | 91.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 91.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Povey Cross Road was 352.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Langley Green & Tushmore average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Povey Cross Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Langley Green & Tushmore and the 21st highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-28 | £521,299 |
| 77 Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-05-31 | £478,144 |
| Green Trees, 81 Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-08-31 | £561,998 |
| 95 Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2013-03-12 | £1,066,859 |
| 75 Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2012-04-27 | £765,101 |
RH6 0AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
RH6 0AE 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Sangers Drive , RH6 8AL | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining (Customer Cafe) | Tesco Superstore, Reigate Road | 394 yd | |
| Creams | Tesco Superstore, Reigate Road | 394 yd | |
| Harris and hoole | Tesco Superstore, Reigate Road | 394 yd | |
| Acorn Lodge Gatwick And Sylhet Spice | Acorn Lodge Gatwick, 79 Massetts Road | 652 yd | |
| Shake Shack | North Terminal Airside, Departures Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Six Bells | Church Road, Horley | 610 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Unit L23, North Terminal Airside | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport | 884 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 37 Roffey Close, Horley | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Reigate Road | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Constellations Health Club (Closed) Povey Cross Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Horley Anderson Centre (Closed) Thornton Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Court Lodge Playing Fields Thornton Close | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Manorfield Primary School SANGERS DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Sofitel London Gatwick NORTH TERMINAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Horley Town Fc THE NEW DEFENCE THE NEW DEFENCE ANDERSON WAY | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.