Rickwood is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 9DF is located in the Horley East & Salfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rickwood, Horley, RH6 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 9BZ, RH6 9DP, RH6 9UJ, RH6 9UD, RH6 9DX, RH6 9BF, RH6 9UR, RH6 9DY, RH6 9UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH6 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 46.8% | 44.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 32.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 13.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 56.1% | 54.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 37.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 81.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 80.8% | 69.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 17.2% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 69.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickwood was 65.5 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.
Rickwood has the 24th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 153rd highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 210.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Rickwood, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-11-25 | £239,646 |
| 21 Rickwood, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-22 | £191,057 |
| 7 Rickwood, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2023-02-27 | £296,902 |
| 23 Rickwood, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-06 | £211,500 |
| 11 Rickwood, Horley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-28 | £350,609 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 3,893 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 | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 1,875 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 | 4,843 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Croft School Bolters Road , RH6 8QS | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Tuition Centre Court Lodge Road , RH6 8AB | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redehall Preparatory School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive , RH6 0BN | - not rated | 3,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Restaurant | 11-13 Station Road, Horley | 561 yd | |
| The Curry Bengal | 25 Station Road, Horley | 561 yd | |
| Khushboo | 69 Balcombe Road, Horley | 562 yd | |
| Rainbow Pottery | 28 Station Road, Horley | 575 yd | |
| Dijo Delicatessen Limited | 34 Station Road, Horley | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 463 yd | |
| Albert Road Sports And Social Club | Albert Road, Horley | 786 yd | |
| Horley & District Constitutional Club | 1 Albert Road, Horley | 824 yd | |
| The Tavern | 42 High Street, Horley | 834 yd | |
| Horley Bowling Club | Brighton Road, Horley | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ivy | 166 Brookfield Drive, Horley | 533 yd | |
| Brothers Kebab | 30 Station Road, Horley | 568 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 792 yd | |
| Horley Fish Bar | 78 Brighton Road, Horley | 805 yd | |
| The New Emperor | 92 Brighton Road, Horley | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Nisa, 158 - 162 Brookfield Drive | 562 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 778 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 841 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21 Bonehurst Road, Horley | 861 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Oakwood Sports Centre BALCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 868 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 868 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 866 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.