Vicarage Lane is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 8AR is located in the Horley West & Sidlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicarage Lane, Horley, RH6 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 8RG, RH6 8AS, RH6 8AX, RH6 8AT, RH6 8RF, RH6 8GD, RH6 8AU, RH6 8RE, RH6 8AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH6 8AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 40.6% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 43.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 56.4% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 28.1% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 35.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 94.5% | 87.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 87.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.2% higher than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 33rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Vicarage Lane, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-23 | £620,434 |
| 21 Vicarage Lane, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-09-23 | £593,091 |
| 37 Vicarage Lane, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2017-06-28 | £602,133 |
| 23 Vicarage Lane, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2015-01-29 | £958,053 |
| 29 Vicarage Lane, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-01-24 | £558,339 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 864 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 | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,729 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 | 4,187 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 5,304 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Balti House | 169 Victoria Road, Horley | 424 yd | |
| Horley Town FC T/A The Claret And Brew | The New Defence, Anderson Way | 656 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 6 - 7 Consort Way, Horley | 819 yd | |
| Planet Sweet | 82 Victoria Road, Horley | 834 yd | |
| Acorn Lodge Gatwick And Sylhet Spice | Acorn Lodge Gatwick, 79 Massetts Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club | Vicarage Lane, Horley | 32 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 322 yd | |
| The Air Balloon | 60 Brighton Road, Horley | 351 yd | |
| The Bull | Horley Row, Horley | 404 yd | |
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club | Horley Row, Horley | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill | 37 Roffey Close, Horley | 261 yd | |
| Horley Charcoal Grill | 171 Victoria Road, Horley | 424 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 454 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 454 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 423 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 488 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 845 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 998 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 107 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Manorfield Primary School SANGERS DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Horley Cricket Hockey And Squash Club HORLEY ROW | grass pitches, squash courts | 477 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Horley Leisure Centre ANDERSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Court Lodge Playing Fields Thornton Close | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Horley Town Fc THE NEW DEFENCE THE NEW DEFENCE ANDERSON WAY | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Horley Anderson Centre (Closed) Thornton Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 676 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.