Balcombe Road is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 9BG is located in the Horley Central & South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 9PZ, RH6 9BP, RH6 9AY, RH6 9DW, RH6 9DN, RH6 9BH, RH6 9BT, RH6 9EE, RH6 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH6 9BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 28.7% | 33.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 56.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 49.7% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 35.9% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 40.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.7% 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% | 90.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balcombe Road was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balcombe Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 68th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £872,500 | 2023-06-23 | £861,043 |
| 103 Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-08-06 | £630,499 |
| 105 Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-09-21 | £510,125 |
| 107 Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-03-20 | £588,276 |
| 97 Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-08-31 | £680,555 |
RH6 9BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH6 9BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 946 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 | 4,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AB | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Tuition Centre Court Lodge Road , RH6 8AB | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redehall Preparatory School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive , RH6 0BN | - not rated | 3,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khushboo | 69 Balcombe Road, Horley | 374 yd | |
| Dijo Delicatessen Limited | 34 Station Road, Horley | 422 yd | |
| Rainbow Pottery | 28 Station Road, Horley | 430 yd | |
| Collingwood Batchellor Ltd | 46-48 Victoria Road, Horley | 443 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 39 Victoria Road, Horley | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jack Fairman | 30 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| The Tavern | 42 High Street, Horley | 468 yd | |
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 520 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House Also T/a Loco Loco, Burrito Bandi | 88 Victoria Road, Horley | 607 yd | |
| The Basement | Victoria House, 90 Victoria Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Kebab | 30 Station Road, Horley | 432 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab | 36 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| Spice Boys | 34 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 70 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Consort Way East, Horley | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 464 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Sports Centre BALCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 911 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 944 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.