Parkhurst Road is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 8EU 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 Parkhurst Road, Horley, RH6 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 8HB, RH6 8HJ, RH6 8SD, RH6 8SF, RH6 8BW, RH6 8SE, RH6 8JQ, RH6 8HF, RH6 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH6 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 30.7% | 30.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 91.3% | 89.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkhurst Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkhurst Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 199th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Parkhurst Road, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2024-07-30 | £436,574 |
| 65 Parkhurst Road, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-09 | £389,673 |
| 15 Parkhurst Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-11-21 | £732,945 |
| 49 Parkhurst Road, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-02-11 | £362,109 |
| 11 Parkhurst Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2020-10-14 | £646,346 |
RH6 8EU 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Park Primary Academy Cavell Way , Westvale Park RH6 8SU | - not rated | 727 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Sangers Drive , RH6 8AL | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,184 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 | 5,215 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 | 3,591 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | 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 | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club | Horley Row, Horley | 501 yd | |
| The Bull | Horley Row, Horley | 605 yd | |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club | Vicarage Lane, Horley | 722 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 996 yd | |
| The Air Balloon | 60 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill | 37 Roffey Close, Horley | 726 yd | |
| The Colonel's Fish & Chips | 3 South Parade, Horley Row | 818 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,058 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,058 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,016 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horley Leisure Centre ANDERSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Horley Town Fc THE NEW DEFENCE THE NEW DEFENCE ANDERSON WAY | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Horley Cricket Hockey And Squash Club HORLEY ROW | grass pitches, squash courts | 500 yd |
| Meath Green Junior School GREENFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Horley Anderson Centre (Closed) Thornton Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Court Lodge Playing Fields Thornton Close | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Manorfield Primary School SANGERS DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 937 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 922 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.