Riverside is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 7LN is located in the Horley Central & South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside, Horley, RH6 7LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 7LL, RH6 7LJ, RH6 7LQ, RH6 7LH, RH6 7NP, RH6 7LG, RH6 7LF, RH6 7NR, RH6 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH6 7LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 36% | 33.2% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 40.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 17.3% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 21.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
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 | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 95.2% | 84.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riverside has the 35th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 200th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Riverside, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2025-03-28 | £371,185 |
| 12 Riverside, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-09-30 | £465,880 |
| 3 Riverside, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-30 | £461,366 |
| 6 Riverside, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2018-01-25 | £436,379 |
| 8 Riverside, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-09-08 | £400,353 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 4,808 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 | 3,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 4,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Apple Contract Catering At The Green Room | Jubilee House, Furlong Way | 462 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 39 Victoria Road, Horley | 717 yd | |
| Acorn Lodge Gatwick And Sylhet Spice | Acorn Lodge Gatwick, 79 Massetts Road | 787 yd | |
| Sonoma | Unit U1, North Terminal Airside | 823 yd | |
| Simply Bridget @RH6 | 59 Victoria Road, Horley | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Unit L23, North Terminal Airside | 889 yd | |
| The Jack Fairman | 30 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Ye Olde Six Bells | Church Road, Horley | 961 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House Also T/a Loco Loco, Burrito Bandi | 88 Victoria Road, Horley | 967 yd | |
| The Basement | Victoria House, 90 Victoria Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport | 301 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab | 36 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Spice Boys | 34 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 70 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Imperial Kitchen | 4 Central Parade, Massetts Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 913 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 972 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 15, South Terminal Landside | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel London Gatwick NORTH TERMINAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Constellations Health Club (Closed) Povey Cross Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 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 | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.