15,274TOTAL POPULATION
6,014HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RH8 POSTCODE REGION

Redhill (RH8)

The RH8 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 614 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the RH8 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 Tandridge Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in RH8 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 RH8 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 UK postcode RH8 is located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, and covers an area northwest of central London. It includes the towns of Edenbridge and Oxted, as well as several villages such as Hurst Green, Limpsfield and Tandridge. Residents of this area have access to a wide variety of leisure activities and amenities.

The heart of RH8 is certainly Edenbridge, a market town with an ancient High Street, a Norman Castle and the nearby River Eden. Local visitor attractions include a 13th century parish church and the 19th century loco-shed which houses a small collection of old locomotives.

The immediate surrounding area of RH8 consists of rolling hills and thick woods, interspersed with idyllic villages, such as Limpsfield and its nearby gorge, and the town of Oxted, a vibrant community nestled in the Tandridge Hillside. The area offers numerous opportunities for leisurely walks, with several walking trails forming part of the Tandridge Way.

Transportation – access to London via train is possible within the RH8 area. Oxted Station provides direct services to London Bridge, along with a number of smaller villages having access to London via train or bus. Meanwhile, the M25 motorway is a short distance away, allowing for easy access onto the South East England arterial motorway network.

The area of RH8 is quite affluent, and sources reveal that house prices in the area have exceeded the national average. Close access to both excellent transport links and vibrant towns and villages make this area a desirable place to live, with an eclectic mix of suburban and rural living. Amenities include schools, supermarkets, swimming pools, leisure facilities and many other facilities.

TheRH8 postcode area offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for peace and tranquillity in the countryside, or access to the bright lights of London, RH8 is certainly a great place to live and an attractive place to visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in RH8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RH8Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

RH8 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeRH8
Postal TownRedhill
MSOA NameTandridge 006
LSOA NameTandridge 006C
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTandridge
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RH8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RH8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Broadham Green
Crowhurst Lane End
Hill Park
Holland
Hurst Green
Limpsfield
Limpsfield Chart
Limpsfield Common
Merle Common
Moorhouse Bank
Oxted
Pains Hill
Tandridge
Titsey
Woldingham
Browse Postcodes in RH8

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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