Featherstone is in Blindley Heath, Lingfield and in Tandridge district. RH7 6JZ is located in the Godstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Featherstone, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, RH7 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH7 6JU, RH7 6JF, RH7 6JY, RH7 6JT, RH7 6JX, RH7 6JR, RH7 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH7 6JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH7 6JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 41.3% | 43.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 39.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 45.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.4% | 15.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 28.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.9% | 91.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 92.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherstone was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Godstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Featherstone has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Godstone and the 96th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 4 Heath Court, 53 Featherstone, Lingfield, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-09 | £195,000 |
| Flat 1 Heath Court, 53 Featherstone, Lingfield, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-14 | £204,178 |
| Flat 4 Heath Court, 53 Featherstone, Lingfield, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-04 | £187,358 |
| Flat 2 Darcy Court, 54 Featherstone, Lingfield, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-09-02 | £182,321 |
| 58 Featherstone, Lingfield, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-08-17 | £223,985 |
RH7 6JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
RH7 6JZ 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Hunters Chase , South Godstone RH9 8HR | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingfield Primary School Vicarage Road , RH7 6HA | 3out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Infant School Tandridge Lane , Tandridge RH8 9NN | 4out of 4 | 5,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Western Lingfield | Smith & Western, Eastbourne Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forman Institute & Social Club | Forman Institute, Eastbourne Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blindley Heath Eastbourne Road | grass pitches | 976 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.