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Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Population

11,291

Population density

974.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £444,000 in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,178,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£655,000	£436,250	£523,000	£766,250	£932,500
Flats	21	£290,000	£167,000	£225,000	£318,000	£375,000
Semi-Detached	30	£475,000	£270,125	£430,250	£595,000	£822,250
Terraced	31	£435,000	£278,750	£392,000	£460,000	£547,500

10 years median price trend in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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