Aurum Close is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 9BU 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 Aurum Close, Horley, RH6 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 9BE, RH6 9AZ, RH6 9ED, RH6 9HE, RH6 9BQ, RH6 9BT, RH6 9EE, RH6 9BJ, RH6 9XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH6 9BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 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 area around RH6 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 48.6% | 45.3% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 35.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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 | 11.8% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 35.3% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 71.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 72.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aurum Close was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aurum Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 181st highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Deepdale Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-28 | £204,141 |
| 3 Deepdale Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-11 | £224,902 |
| 1 Deepdale Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-06-27 | £218,306 |
| 6 Deepdale Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2011-02-25 | £234,263 |
| 3 Deepdale Aurum Close, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2005-04-12 | £216,862 |
RH6 9BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 886 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 | 4,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AB | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 1,760 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 | 3,857 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 | 1,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive , RH6 0BN | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redehall Preparatory School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Bridget @RH6 | 59 Victoria Road, Horley | 192 yd | |
| Collingwood Batchellor Ltd | 46-48 Victoria Road, Horley | 205 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 39 Victoria Road, Horley | 209 yd | |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | 38 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 61 Victoria Road, Horley | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jack Fairman | 30 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| The Tavern | 42 High Street, Horley | 307 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House Also T/a Loco Loco, Burrito Bandi | 88 Victoria Road, Horley | 396 yd | |
| The Basement | Victoria House, 90 Victoria Road | 429 yd | |
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Kebab | 36 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Spice Boys | 34 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 70 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Consort Way East, Horley | 307 yd | |
| New Far East House | 6 High Street, Horley | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 233 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 384 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Sports Centre BALCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 805 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 996 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.