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RH6 7EA

Hatchgate

Horley Central & South

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Detailed insights for RH6 7EA

Overview

Postcode RH6 7EA is located in an urban city, within the Horley Central & South ward of Reigate and Banstead in the South East region, and forms part of the Horley Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horley Central is £54,223 per year. The nearest station is Horley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Garden Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Horley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Horley Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.1%

Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Horley Central is £54,223 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from RH6 7EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Horley Central near RH6 7EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH6 7EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Horley

N/A

Walking directions to Horley
1 mi

Gatwick Airport

N/A

Walking directions to Gatwick Airport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH6 7EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside Garden ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Garden Park
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.2 miChurch MeadowsSmallWalking directions to Church Meadows

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
3,972.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.21(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.12(-10%)
Public order
8.65(+43%)
Burglary
8.03(+209%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
88.4%
Other White
7
2.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.25%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.31%
No qualifications
58
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
31.5%
Owns outright
39
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Shared ownership
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Horley Central & South

Median price£417,000
Price per sq ft£419
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £540K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 (about £419 per square foot) in Horley Central & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horley Central & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£695,000£493
Semi-Detached40£460,000£466
Terraced10£372,500£443
Flats46£193,250£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horley Central & South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horley Central & South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£539,950£202,500£380,000£315,000
2017£590,000£200,000£385,000£325,000
2018£552,500£235,000£376,000£361,250
2019£575,000£204,000£380,000£302,000
2020£530,000£232,000£382,500£325,000
2021£595,000£231,500£430,000£377,500
2022£659,000£218,500£453,500£400,000
2023£690,000£240,000£454,000£450,000
2024£652,500£197,500£449,000£410,000
2025£615,000£214,000£450,000£412,500
2026£718,000£194,000£460,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horley Central & South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horley Central & South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374£346£361£344
2017£375£328£366£376
2018£389£407£391£358
2019£384£340£394£354
2020£394£344£404£345
2021£397£339£421£381
2022£476£338£469£494
2023£455£356£470£384
2024£453£320£465£416
2025£457£351£480£431
2026£489£312£440£571
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horley Central & South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horley Central & South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH6 7EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH6 7EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20258, Hatchgate, Horley, RH6 7EASemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 20, Wavertree Court, 59, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7BPFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 45, Wavertree Court, 59, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7BPFlatsLeasehold£140,000
19 Nov 2025Flat 3, Wavertree Court, 59, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7BPFlatsLeasehold£72,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 10, Wavertree Court, 59, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7BPFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the RH6 7EA postcode area, located within Horley Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH6 7EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryManorfield Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHorley Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryYattendon SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH6 7EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH6 7EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier ExpressRiverside, Reigate and Banstead, RH6 7LNWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miLidl60 Brighton Road, Horley, RH6 7HEWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miMorrisons Daily2 Consort Way, Horley, RH6 7AFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miIceland50-58 Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7PZWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miWaitrose26 Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7PZWalking directions to Waitrose

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 RH6 7EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giorgio Buttironi

Horley Central & South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Coghlan

Dorking and Horley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReigate and BansteadE07000211
Parliamentary ConstituencyDorking and HorleyE14001201
ParishHorleyE04009577
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horley CentralE02006392
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reigate and Banstead 018EE01030579
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH6 7EA

Is RH6 7EA (Horley Central) safe?

The area around RH6 7EA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RH6 7EA?

The median sale price around RH6 7EA in Horley Central is £417,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH6 7EA?

There are 6 schools close to RH6 7EA, including Manorfield Primary and Nursery School (Good), Horley Infant School and Yattendon School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH6 7EA?

The closest station to RH6 7EA is Horley, about 749 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH6 7EA?

RH6 7EA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH6 7EA (Horley Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dorking and Horley covering RH6 7EA is Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Giorgio Buttironi (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.