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RH1 3BG

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Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

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Overview

Postcode RH1 3BG is located in an urban city, within the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne ward of Reigate and Banstead in the South East region, and forms part of the Reigate Hill & Gatton area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Reigate Hill & Gatton is £79,626 per year. The nearest station is Merstham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Reigate Hill & Gatton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Reigate Hill & Gatton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Reigate Hill & Gatton is £79,626 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from RH1 3BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Reigate Hill & Gatton near RH1 3BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Merstham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH1 3BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Merstham

N/A

Walking directions to Merstham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
91.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.24(+268%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.26(+33%)
Public order
15.48(+155%)
Vehicle crime
14.88(+301%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
85.67%
Other White
16
4.58%
Pakistani
6
1.72%
Caribbean
5
1.43%
Indian
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
45.12%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.12%
No qualifications
34
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
38.78%
Owns with a mortgage
54
36.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.73%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.72%
Other social rented
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

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.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH1 3BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH1 3BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025206, London Road North, Redhill, RH1 3BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
09 Mar 2026Flat 9, Scotia Court, 3, Station Road North, Redhill, RH1 3GHFlatsLeasehold£317,000
23 Feb 2026Flat 2, Scotia Court, 3, Station Road North, Redhill, RH1 3GHFlatsLeasehold£220,000
05 Dec 2025Knightlea Cottage, Quality Street, Redhill, RH1 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£865,000
05 Dec 20252, York Cottages, Quality Street, Redhill, RH1 3BBTerracedFreehold£468,000

Schools

In the RH1 3BG postcode area, located within Reigate Hill & Gatton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH1 3BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMerstham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLime Tree Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryFurzefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH1 3BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH1 3BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op FoodQuarrydene Parade, Redhill, RH1 3HUWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reigate and Banstead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,918

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH1 3BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joel Gabriel

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Claire Coutinho

East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReigate and BansteadE07000211
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast SurreyE14001215
ParishReigate and Banstead, unparished areaE43000140
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Reigate Hill & GattonE02006383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reigate and Banstead 009AE01030598
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH1 3BG

Is RH1 3BG (Reigate Hill & Gatton) safe?

The area around RH1 3BG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RH1 3BG?

The median sale price around RH1 3BG in Reigate Hill & Gatton is £445,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH1 3BG?

There are 7 schools close to RH1 3BG, including Merstham Primary School (Good), Lime Tree Primary School (Outstanding) and Furzefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH1 3BG?

The closest station to RH1 3BG is Merstham, about 208 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH1 3BG?

RH1 3BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,690 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH1 3BG (Reigate Hill & Gatton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering RH1 3BG is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joel Gabriel (Green Party).

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.