Postcode report
RH6 9GR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RH6 9GR: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH6 9GR is a postcode in Horley Central & South, Reigate and Banstead, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH6 9GR, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH6 9GR are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 RH6 9GR is based on Reigate and Banstead 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,750 residents, 1,334 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 5% 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 9/10.
For property prices near RH6 9GR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £483k from 131 rolling sales, up 9.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH6 9GR can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 6 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 RH6 9GR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RH6 9GR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 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 RH6 9GR
Is RH6 9GR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% 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 RH6 9GR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH6 9GR?
5 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 RH6 9GR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RH6 9GR?
LocaleIQ matched RH6 9GR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH6 9GR?
The latest median sold price is £483k based on 131 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH6 9GR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.