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RH8 9BP

Tippett Lane

Oxted South

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Detailed insights for RH8 9BP

Overview

Postcode RH8 9BP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George V Playing Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Oxted South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Oxted South has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Oxted South is £70,951 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH8 9BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxted South near RH8 9BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hurst Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH8 9BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hurst Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hurst Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH8 9BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
6,351.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-13%)
Other theft
2.59(-54%)
Public order
2.16(-64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
83.73%
Other White
21
6.21%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.37%
African
6
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.48%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
42.79%
Level 3 (A level)
53
23.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.86%
No qualifications
14
6.11%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
45.08%
Other social rented
27
22.13%
Owns outright
19
15.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.84%
Shared ownership
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Oxted South

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£469
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £670K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxted South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£715,000£481
Semi-Detached20£497,500£486
Terraced18£452,250£473
Flats3£265,000£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxted South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxted South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxted South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxted South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxted South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxted South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH8 9BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH8 9BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 20263, Tippett Lane, Oxted, RH8 9BPTerracedFreehold£560,000
20 Oct 2025Flat 3, 1, Tippett Lane, Oxted, RH8 9BPFlatsLeasehold£320,000
27 Mar 202526, Four Oaks, Oxted, RH8 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
31 Jan 20256, Four Oaks, Oxted, RH8 0EZDetachedFreehold£651,000
12 Dec 20256, Huxley Drive, Oxted, RH8 9BZTerracedFreehold£670,000

Schools

In the RH8 9BP postcode area, located within Oxted South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH8 9BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolland Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHurst Green Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMoor House School & CollegeNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH8 9BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH8 9BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBarnfield Way, Tandridge, RH8 9AUWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLondisBromford Close, Tandridge, RH8 9APWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,119
Band H£4,943

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 RH8 9BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stringer

Oxted South - Elected 1 May 2025

Oxted & Limpsfield Residents Group

Member of parliament

Claire Coutinho

East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTandridgeE07000215
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast SurreyE14001215
WardOxted SouthE05015894
ParishOxtedE04009592
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxted SouthE02006434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tandridge 007CE01030842
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about RH8 9BP

Is RH8 9BP (Oxted South) safe?

The area around RH8 9BP records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 RH8 9BP?

The median sale price around RH8 9BP in Oxted South is £500,000 (about £469 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH8 9BP?

There are 4 schools close to RH8 9BP, including Holland Junior School, Hurst Green Infant School and Moor House School & College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH8 9BP?

The closest station to RH8 9BP is Hurst Green, about 958 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH8 9BP?

RH8 9BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH8 9BP (Oxted South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering RH8 9BP 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).

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.