South Parade is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 8BH 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 South Parade, Horley, RH6 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 8BQ, RH6 8BG, RH6 8DD, RH6 8BE, RH6 8BD, RH6 8EB, RH6 8BB, RH6 8DF, RH6 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH6 8BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 53.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51% | 46.8% | -4.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RH6 8BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 26.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 57.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 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 | 49% | 56.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 24.4% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 29.1% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 89.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 90.1% | 91% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 91.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Parade has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 214th lowest crime rate of 446 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 -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A South Parade, Horley, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-13 | £94,758 |
| 1A South Parade, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-03-10 | £274,207 |
| 1 South Parade, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2022-02-04 | £135,415 |
| 3 South Parade, Horley, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-08-21 | £426,327 |
| 1A South Parade, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2006-08-25 | £256,973 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge Infant and Nursery School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RG | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AB | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,575 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 | 5,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Tuition Centre Court Lodge Road , RH6 8AB | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive , RH6 0BN | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlow Bridge Centre Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Town FC T/A The Claret And Brew | The New Defence, Anderson Way | 841 yd | |
| Taj Balti House | 169 Victoria Road, Horley | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | Horley Row, Horley | 60 yd | |
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club | Horley Row, Horley | 82 yd | |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club | Vicarage Lane, Horley | 486 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 596 yd | |
| The Air Balloon | 60 Brighton Road, Horley | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonel's Fish & Chips | 3 South Parade, Horley Row | 235 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 565 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 565 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 569 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 37 Roffey Close, Horley | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 522 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21 Bonehurst Road, Horley | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horley Cricket Hockey And Squash Club HORLEY ROW | grass pitches, squash courts | 87 yd |
| Meath Green Junior School GREENFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Horley Leisure Centre ANDERSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Horley Town Fc THE NEW DEFENCE THE NEW DEFENCE ANDERSON WAY | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Manorfield Primary School SANGERS DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Court Lodge Playing Fields Thornton Close | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.