Heatherlands is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 9DJ 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 Heatherlands, Horley, RH6 9DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 9DL, RH6 9UB, RH6 9US, RH6 9GA, RH6 9BL, RH6 9BF, RH6 9UF, RH6 9UN, RH6 9UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH6 9DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.1% | 47.7% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 52.3% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 9DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 29% | 33.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 52% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 41% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 24% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 27.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 92.8% | 82.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 83.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heatherlands was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heatherlands has the 30th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 141st lowest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Heatherlands, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-11-20 | £298,095 |
| 2 Heatherlands, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2010-10-13 | £331,591 |
| 11 Heatherlands, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2008-07-29 | £425,571 |
| 10 Heatherlands, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2004-09-10 | £387,102 |
| 2 Heatherlands, Horley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £153,750 | 2003-06-30 | £355,055 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | - not rated | 558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 592 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 | 4,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,093 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 | 364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lodge School Court Lodge Road , RH6 8RS | - not rated | 1,848 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 | 4,638 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 | 1,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horley Tuition Centre Court Lodge Road , RH6 8AB | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva May School Dovenby Hall , Balcombe Road RH6 9UU | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redehall Preparatory School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive , RH6 0BN | - not rated | 3,661 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 | 362 yd | |
| Blue Lake Restaurant | 11-13 Station Road, Horley | 382 yd | |
| The Curry Bengal | 25 Station Road, Horley | 382 yd | |
| Rainbow Pottery | 28 Station Road, Horley | 388 yd | |
| Dijo Delicatessen Limited | 34 Station Road, Horley | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 285 yd | |
| The Tavern | 42 High Street, Horley | 660 yd | |
| Albert Road Sports And Social Club | Albert Road, Horley | 662 yd | |
| Horley & District Constitutional Club | 1 Albert Road, Horley | 711 yd | |
| The Jack Fairman | 30 Victoria Road, Horley | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Kebab | 30 Station Road, Horley | 380 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Consort Way East, Horley | 660 yd | |
| Cafe Ivy | 166 Brookfield Drive, Horley | 699 yd | |
| New Far East House | 6 High Street, Horley | 751 yd | |
| Chicken World | 84 Brighton Road, Horley | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Nisa, 158 - 162 Brookfield Drive | 726 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 778 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 784 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 790 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Sports Centre BALCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 656 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 997 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 | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.