redhill RH5 Postcodes

Redhill (RH5)

The RH5 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 836 individual postcodes.

There are 60 electoral wards in the RH5 postcode area, including Betchworth, Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Dorking, East Grinstead, Forest Row, Gatwick, Godstone, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Lingfield, Oxted, Pulborough, Redhill, Reigate which come under the local authority of the Mole Valley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in RH5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of RH5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The RH5 postcode is a district in the town of Redhill, located in the administrative county of Surrey, England. It consists of five separate postcode districts which cover a variety of locations, including Holmethorpe, Newchapel, Sidlow, Southpark, and St John's, to the east of Redhill and close to the Reigate and Banstead Borough boundary.

RH5 is the most densely populated area in the borough, with around 12,250 residents living here. With the convenience shops and other amenities close by, this is an Area of High demographic need, to make it easier to access services such as the local Jobcentre and banks. Holmethorpe Industrial Estate and the nearby communities of Woodhatch and Southpark serve as an important economic base for the district, providing a range of employment opportunities.

It is well-serviced by public transport links, including a frequent bus service into Redhill and Gatwick Airport just 25 minutes away. There are also extensive cycle paths and routes for pedestrians to access the countryside sites, Tongham Woods Nature Reserve and other attractions in Surrey.

Educationally, the area boasts three primary schools which are all highly rated, as well as a number of secondary schools in the wider borough. In addition, a nearby University Centre provides further avenues for academic enrichment.

Redhill Community Centre acts as the hub for community activities and services, while the nearby Princess Royal Hospital is a major NHS facility. The presence of nearby countryside makes RH5 an attractive location for both commuters and those seeking a more rural lifestyle.

A variety of entertainment options are also available in the district. These include pubs, bars and restaurants, live music venues, a leisure centre, cinema complex and the award-winning Priory Farm. The area's rich array of historical sites, places of worship, parks and open spaces ensure that it is a great place to live and work.

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