Brassey Close, Oxted, RH8 0EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH8 0EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	51.9%	48.7%	-3.2%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	48.1%	51.3%	3.2%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 RH8 0EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	20.6%	24.8%	4.2%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	60.1%	-0.4%	44.2%	15.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	14%	9.1%	-4.9%	6.1%	3.0%

Health

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 (87.6%) 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	57.4%	63%	5.6%	48.4%	14.6%
Good health	30.1%	24.6%	-5.5%	33.6%	-9.0%
Fair health	7%	10%	3.0%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around RH8 0EX this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	8%	-4.6%	18.2%	-10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	9.8%	2.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	13.9%	-2.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	11.8%	0.3%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	46.9%	52.3%	5.4%	33.8%	18.5%
Other	3.5%	1.4%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	98.6%	96.5%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	92.8%	90.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2%	2.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	90.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0%	8.8%	8.8%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0%	-6.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	76.7%	16.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	2%	0.2%	1.8%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	2.3%	13.5%	-11.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Brassey Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brassey Close was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Limpsfield average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Brassey Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Limpsfield and the 40th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Tandridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH8 0EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brassey Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tandridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brassey Close, Oxted, RH8 0EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH8 0EX

Average Price
£1,894,210

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,894,210

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brassey Close

Average Price
£1,957,538

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,957,538

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brassey CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Brassey Close, Oxted, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£2,060,000	2023-09-20	£2,009,111
1 Brassey Close, Oxted, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,500,000	2018-03-08	£1,792,373
4 Brassey Close, Oxted, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,325,000	2015-03-27	£1,873,603
3 Brassey Close, Oxted, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,350,000	2008-04-11	£2,358,319
2 Brassey Close, Oxted, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,050,000	2006-12-21	£1,981,549

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH8 0EX

Employment

RH8 0EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH8 0EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	87
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Information and communication	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Other	13
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Limpsfield CofE Infant School Limpsfield Common , Westerham Road RH8 0EA	4out of 4	967 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Green Infant School Wolfs Wood , Hurst Green RH8 0HJ	3out of 4	1,320 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Silkham Road , RH8 0NP	4out of 4	1,523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Junior School Holland Road , Hurst Green RH8 9BQ	3out of 4	2,493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Infant School Tandridge Lane , Tandridge RH8 9NN	4out of 4	3,715 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxted School Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB	2out of 4	875 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazelwood School Wolfs Hill , Limpsfield RH8 0QU	- not rated	746 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Limpsfield Grange School 89 Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0RZ	4out of 4	1,185 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Moor House School & College Mill Lane , Hurst Green RH8 9AQ	4out of 4	1,699 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woldingham School Marden Park , Woldingham CR3 7YA	- not rated	5,133 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee at Kiwi House	Kiwi, High Street	649 yd
Jumping Jacks	Hall, Church Of St Peter, High Street	807 yd
Skyline Cafe	35 Station Road East	831 yd
ENZO	49 Station Road East	865 yd
Kinjo	46 Station Road East	877 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club	Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club, Detillens Lane	393 yd
The Bull Inn	The Bull Inn, High Street	650 yd
Royal British Legion Bar	The Royal British Legion, Westerham Road	878 yd
Billys Bistro	The Royal British Legion, Westerham Road	878 yd
The Ginistry	90 Station Road East	1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deep Blue	17-19 Station Road East	785 yd
Oxted Kebab House	91 Station Road East	931 yd
China Garden	94 Station Road East	1,059 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Southern Co-Operative	21-23 Station Road East	785 yd
Waitrose Limited	159 Station Road East	932 yd
Morrisons	43 East Hill	999 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets	86-88 Station Road East	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Limpsfield Club DETILLENS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	609 yd
Hazelwood School WOLFS HILL	grass pitches	664 yd
Glebe Meadow (Closed) High Street	grass pitches	720 yd
The Glebe Meadow HIGH STREET	grass pitches	721 yd
Grub Street LIMPSFIELD COMMON CRICKET GROUND LIMPSFIELD COMMON CRICKET GROUND WESTERHAM ROAD	grass pitches	890 yd
Oxted School BLUEHOUSE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,009 yd
Tandridge Leisure Centre LEISURE CENTRE LEISURE CENTRE HOSKINS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,035 yd
Limpsfield Chart Golf Club WESTERHAM ROAD	golf	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of RH8 0EX