Rosemary Lane is in Horley and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH6 9HB is located in the Horley Central & South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosemary Lane, Horley, RH6 9HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH6 9EW, RH6 9XZ, RH6 9HQ, RH6 7AU, RH6 9HG, RH6 9BQ, RH6 9BJ, RH6 9RN, RH6 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH6 9HB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.9% | 47.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH6 9HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 47.9% | 57.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 28.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 44.7% | 52.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 43% | 37.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| 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 | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 33.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.9% | 80.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 77% | 67.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 68.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Lane was 460.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 429.3% higher than the Horley Central & South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rosemary Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South and the 9th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Swallowfields Rosemary Lane, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-24 | £251,006 |
| Flat 4 Swallowfields Rosemary Lane, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-06-30 | £235,184 |
| Flat 3 Swallowfields Rosemary Lane, Horley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £49,000 | 1996-02-09 | £254,698 |
RH6 9HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Infant School Lumley Road , RH6 7JF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langshott Primary School Smallfield Road , Langshott RH6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yattendon School Oakwood Road , RH6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Sangers Drive , RH6 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane , Meath Green RH6 8JG | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 486 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 | 4,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Valley College Ironsbottom , Sidlow Bridge RH2 8PP | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School 53 Hanworth Road , RH1 5HS | - not rated | 5,228 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 40 High Street, Horley | 176 yd | |
| Number 54 | 54 High Street, Horley | 179 yd | |
| Subway | 24 The Stapley Building, High Street | 179 yd | |
| Collingwood Batchellor Ltd | 46-48 Victoria Road, Horley | 185 yd | |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | 38 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 42 High Street, Horley | 179 yd | |
| The Jack Fairman | 30 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| The Foresters Public House Also T/a Loco Loco, Burrito Bandi | 88 Victoria Road, Horley | 319 yd | |
| The Basement | Victoria House, 90 Victoria Road | 352 yd | |
| The Kings Head Public House | 63 Balcombe Road, Horley | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Consort Way East, Horley | 179 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab | 36 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| Spice Boys | 34 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 70 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| New Far East House | 6 High Street, Horley | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 50-58 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 26 Victoria Road, Horley | 196 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Ltd | 100 Victoria Road, Horley | 305 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Limited | Shell Service Station, 100 Brighton Road | 893 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 - 77 Brighton Road, Horley | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Sports Centre BALCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Horley Infant School HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL HORLEY INFANT SCHOOL LUMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 655 yd |
| Yattendon School OAKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Horley Recreation Ground Brighton Road | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.