Postcode report
Is RH1 6JN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH1 6JN: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH1 6JN is a postcode in Meadvale & St John's, Reigate and Banstead, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH1 6JN, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH1 6JN are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH1 6JN is based on Reigate and Banstead 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,378 residents, 2,606 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RH1 6JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 135 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH1 6JN can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH1 6JN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RH1 6JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RH1 6JN
Is RH1 6JN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH1 6JN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH1 6JN?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RH1 6JN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RH1 6JN?
LocaleIQ matched RH1 6JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH1 6JN?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 135 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH1 6JN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.