Postcode RH8 9BH is located in an urban city, within the Oxted South ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxted South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxted South is £70,951 per year. The nearest station is Hurst Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Green.
Oxted South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Oxted South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxted South is £70,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH8 9BH.
Oxted South near RH8 9BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hurst Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hurst Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hurst Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Medium | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.1 mi | King George V Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £469 per square foot) in Oxted South area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £715,000 | £481 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £497,500 | £486 |
| Terraced | 18 | £452,250 | £473 |
| Flats | 3 | £265,000 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £609,995 | £269,995 | £412,500 | £392,655 |
| 2017 | £618,000 | £294,995 | £437,998 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | £630,000 | £228,500 | £440,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | £670,000 | £232,500 | £427,500 | £357,500 |
| 2020 | £690,000 | £248,500 | £457,500 | £423,750 |
| 2021 | £750,000 | £267,500 | £478,000 | £416,000 |
| 2022 | £704,000 | £305,000 | £479,000 | £437,500 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £257,500 | £565,000 | £410,500 |
| 2024 | £735,000 | £310,000 | £515,500 | £540,000 |
| 2025 | £715,000 | £290,000 | £525,000 | £452,250 |
| 2026 | £652,500 | — | £570,000 | £530,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £391 | £373 | £437 | £365 |
| 2017 | £447 | £419 | £414 | £430 |
| 2018 | £456 | £321 | £380 | £428 |
| 2019 | £453 | £311 | £409 | £379 |
| 2020 | £484 | £343 | £459 | £388 |
| 2021 | £497 | £386 | £437 | £428 |
| 2022 | £560 | £472 | £454 | £498 |
| 2023 | £495 | £345 | £483 | £461 |
| 2024 | £568 | £430 | £511 | £465 |
| 2025 | £470 | £367 | £516 | £478 |
| 2026 | £354 | — | £454 | £441 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH8 9BH.
In the RH8 9BH postcode area, located within Oxted South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH8 9BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Barnfield Way, Tandridge, RH8 9AU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bromford Close, Tandridge, RH8 9AP | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH8 9BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stringer
Oxted South - Elected 1 May 2025
Claire Coutinho
East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH8 9BH records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around RH8 9BH in Oxted South is £500,000 (about £469 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to RH8 9BH, including Holland Junior School, Moor House School & College (Outstanding) and Hurst Green Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH8 9BH is Hurst Green, about 935 m away.
RH8 9BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering RH8 9BH is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stringer (Oxted & Limpsfield Residents Group).
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.