Chaffinch Way is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 8HJ 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 Chaffinch Way, Horley, RH6 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 8EU, RH6 8HB, RH6 8BW, RH6 8AQ, RH6 8BP, RH6 8SD, RH6 8JQ, RH6 8DG, RH6 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH6 8HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.8% | 52.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH6 8HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 44.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 36% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.3% | 18.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 11.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 16.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 82% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 93% | 87.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaffinch Way was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chaffinch Way has the 31st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 183rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38B Chaffinch Way, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-08-29 | £370,800 |
| 24A Chaffinch Way, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-03-24 | £422,236 |
| 38B Chaffinch Way, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £226,000 | 2010-06-01 | £416,422 |
| 38A Chaffinch Way, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2010-06-01 | £433,005 |
| 24B Chaffinch Way, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2010-05-07 | £436,913 |
RH6 8HJ 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 | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Park Primary Academy Cavell Way , Westvale Park RH6 8SU | - not rated | 629 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Sangers Drive , RH6 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,455 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 | 2,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,309 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 | 3,501 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moon Hall School, Reigate Flanchford Road , Leigh RH2 8RE | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club | Horley Row, Horley | 499 yd | |
| The Bull | Horley Row, Horley | 610 yd | |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club | Vicarage Lane, Horley | 782 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 1,041 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse (Ph), Reigate Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill | 37 Roffey Close, Horley | 807 yd | |
| The Colonel's Fish & Chips | 3 South Parade, Horley Row | 809 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,088 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horley Leisure Centre ANDERSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Meath Green Junior School GREENFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Horley Cricket Hockey And Squash Club HORLEY ROW | grass pitches, squash courts | 493 yd |
| Horley Town Fc THE NEW DEFENCE THE NEW DEFENCE ANDERSON WAY | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Horley Anderson Centre (Closed) Thornton Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Court Lodge Playing Fields Thornton Close | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Manorfield Primary School SANGERS DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 990 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.