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Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

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About

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne ward is situated in the northern part of the Reigate and Banstead borough. The area encompasses the historic village of Merstham, the settlement of Hooley, and the site of the former Netherne Hospital. It is bordered by the M25 motorway to the north and includes significant tracts of Green Belt land, such as the open fields around Fool's Farm. The landscape here is a mix of residential development, older village centres, and countryside.

The ward is traversed by the A23 Brighton Road, a major transport corridor. Merstham has a railway station providing services to London and the south coast. A notable local feature is the Merstham Tunnel, part of the London to Brighton railway line, which is one of the oldest in the world. The community includes several local schools and recreational spaces, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more traditional properties.

Area overview

On average Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne is £72,333 per year. There are 4 schools in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hooley, Merstham & Netherne is home to around 11,291 people, with a population density of about 974.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Population
11,291
Population density
974.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.37(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.89(+102%)
Vehicle crime
10.81(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+54%)
Public order
9.83(+62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,575
75.94%
Other White
589
5.22%
African
318
2.82%
Indian
235
2.08%
Other Asian
210
1.86%
Total population: 11,292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,163
36.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,515
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,326
15.19%
No qualifications
1,208
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 8,729

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,769
40.64%
Owns outright
1,095
25.16%
Other social rented
688
15.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
474
10.89%
Social rents from council
171
3.93%
Total households: 4,353

Property prices in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£444
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £575K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £444 per square foot) in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£635,000£505
Semi-Detached28£485,000£472
Terraced31£443,000£435
Flats25£290,000£434

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£607,500£270,000£345,000£350,000
2017£640,000£239,950£388,750£340,000
2018£612,500£256,000£432,500£338,000
2019£570,000£243,750£375,000£343,750
2020£597,500£257,500£420,000£392,500
2021£720,000£266,750£426,000£370,000
2022£770,000£282,500£490,000£425,000
2023£675,000£282,500£450,000£411,000
2024£700,000£272,500£497,500£392,500
2025£745,500£290,000£470,000£430,000
2026£635,000£244,100£530,000£453,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388£392£358£405
2017£388£359£387£370
2018£446£362£387£384
2019£448£404£378£370
2020£427£409£397£375
2021£481£403£428£398
2022£492£426£470£465
2023£518£387£481£435
2024£487£408£458£444
2025£497£436£480£447
2026£542£434£470£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

Is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne safe?

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

The median sale price in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne is £445,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne sits around rank 15,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

The average household income in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne is around £72,333 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne is represented by 1 elected councillor: Joel Gabriel (Green Party).

All postcodes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

RH13QN

Bletchingley Road

RH13NQ

Radstock Way

CR53EG

Brighton Road

CR51RP

Jennys Way

RH13RA

South Parade

RH13AL

London Road North

RH13LU

Albert Road

RH13JF

Nailsworth Crescent

RH13AR

Hanover Close

RH13ED

Station Road North

RH13NT

Radstock Way

CR53EB

Brighton Road

RH13DD

Rockshaw Road

RH13DX

Bushetts Grove

RH13GG

School Hill

RH13EY

Orpin Road

RH13AS

Wells Place

RH13NY

Dundrey Crescent

RH13HU

Bletchingley Road

RH13EB

Nutfield Road

CR51LT

Cayton Road

CR53RE

Garden Walk

CR53EF

Brighton Road

RH13EH

Brook Road

RH13HL

Chilberton Drive

RH13DU

South Close Green

RH13NA

The Crossways

CR51RS

Wallace Square

RH13LN

Subrosa Drive

CR53RT

Church Lane Avenue

RH13HA

Nutfield Road

RH13NN

Greensand Close

RH13PS

Taynton Drive

RH13DT

London Road South

RH13NX

Chilmark Gardens

RH13EU

Devon Road

CR51RR

Stoney Croft

RH13HQ

Mill Lane

RH13AJ

Netherne Lane

RH13NB

Malmstone Avenue

RH13EJ

Brook Road

CR51NT

Harden Farm Close

RH13PA

Delabole Road

RH13PW

Worsted Green

RH13BJ

Church Hill

RH13HX

Portland Drive

RH13QQ

Bletchingley Road

RH13JD

Nailsworth Crescent

RH13EP

All Saints Gardens

CR51LX

The Green

RH13PL

Bletchingley Close

RH13AE

Beech Road

RH13BE

Old Mill Lane

RH13BB

Quality Street

CR51LZ

The Village Square

CR51NS

London Road North

RH13EG

School Hill

CR51RZ

Beckett Road

RH13BZ

Rockshaw Road

CR51NZ

Chapel Walk

RH13DB

Rockshaw Road

RH13AF

Alderstead Lane

RH13BA

High Street

CR51SB

Bowen Way

CR51NU

Blue Leaves Avenue

CR53RG

Church Lane Drive

RH13AP

Station Road

RH13JE

Nailsworth Crescent

CR51LU

Beckett Road

RH13QE

Shale Green

RH13GE

All Saints Gardens

RH13HT

Bletchingley Road

CR51NW

Cherrytrees

RH13NF

Radstock Way

RH13LP

Albury Road

RH13EA

High Street

CR51NP

Netherne Lane

RH13EF

Station Road South

RH13DR

Gatton Park Business Centre

RH13AG

Dean Lane

RH13PU

Taynton Drive

RH13FR

Fieldoaks Way

RH13EX

Orpin Road

RH13LD

Canalside

RH13HS

Tilers Close

RH13LB

Battlebridge Lane

RH13QA

Weldon Way

CR51NY

Rookery Mead

CR53RX

Bell Crescent

RH13NH

Radstock Way

RH13PE

Wood Street

CR51PL

Broadwood Road

RH13BS

Lime Works Road

RH13PG

Purbeck Close

RH13JS

Huddleston Crescent

RH13JU

Ketton Green

CR53RN

Maple Way

CR51PW

Cayton Road

RH13EZ

Orpin Road

CR51PS

Cayton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.