The Chestnuts is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 8PD is located in the Horley East & Salfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chestnuts, Horley, RH6 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 8PE, RH6 8EZ, RH6 8PA, RH6 8PB, RH6 8PH, RH6 8PF, RH6 8QX, RH6 8QP, RH6 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH6 8PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 35.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 47.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.4% | 50.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 34.1% | -9.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 33.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.1% | 78.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 81.7% | 77.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 78.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.6% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chestnuts was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chestnuts has the 22nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 141st highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Chestnuts, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-31 | £250,266 |
| 5 The Chestnuts, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2022-06-20 | £244,387 |
| 9 The Chestnuts, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2022-02-14 | £250,812 |
| 6 The Chestnuts, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2021-08-16 | £235,773 |
| 6 The Chestnuts, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2018-11-16 | £236,684 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Junior School Greenfields Road , RH6 8HW | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School Brookfield Drive , RH6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,293 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 | 5,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 5,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing And Care 21 | Anvil Court, 2 Blacksmith Road | 936 yd | |
| Blue Lake Restaurant | 11-13 Station Road, Horley | 949 yd | |
| The Curry Bengal | 25 Station Road, Horley | 949 yd | |
| Rainbow Pottery | 28 Station Road, Horley | 983 yd | |
| Dijo Delicatessen Limited | 34 Station Road, Horley | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | Horley Row, Horley | 772 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 799 yd | |
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club | Horley Row, Horley | 867 yd | |
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 882 yd | |
| Horley & District Constitutional Club | 1 Albert Road, Horley | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonel's Fish & Chips | 3 South Parade, Horley Row | 550 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 590 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 606 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 606 yd | |
| Cafe Ivy | 166 Brookfield Drive, Horley | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21 Bonehurst Road, Horley | 246 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 609 yd | |
| Nisa Local | Nisa, 158 - 162 Brookfield Drive | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Horley Cricket Hockey And Squash Club HORLEY ROW | grass pitches, squash courts | 868 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Meath Green Junior School GREENFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Aviation Park NUTBUSH COTTAGE NUTBUSH COTTAGE BONEHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.