Postcode RH9 8AE is located in a rural town, within the Godstone ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Godstone area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 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 Godstone is £64,092 per year. The nearest station is Caterham, about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Pest House.
Godstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,246 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Godstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Godstone is £64,092 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from RH9 8AE.
Godstone near RH9 8AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caterham located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Pest House | Medium | Walking directions to The Pest House |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Godstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £700,000 | £478 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £470,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 19 | £385,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 6 | £312,500 | £377 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £671,750 | £227,000 | £365,665 | £361,250 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £266,000 | £372,500 | £329,975 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £257,500 | £389,995 | £348,750 |
| 2019 | £575,000 | £234,000 | £375,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | £575,000 | £282,500 | £390,000 | £361,250 |
| 2021 | £680,000 | £220,875 | £397,500 | £380,530 |
| 2022 | £797,500 | £263,000 | £460,000 | £405,000 |
| 2023 | £802,500 | £258,000 | £475,000 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | £752,500 | £309,750 | £475,000 | £415,250 |
| 2025 | £733,750 | £320,000 | £486,500 | £405,000 |
| 2026 | £665,000 | £253,000 | £460,000 | £410,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £330 | £450 | £376 |
| 2017 | £390 | £332 | £385 | £384 |
| 2018 | £422 | £351 | £406 | £367 |
| 2019 | £433 | £317 | £398 | £400 |
| 2020 | £365 | £409 | £354 | £413 |
| 2021 | £438 | £386 | £415 | £429 |
| 2022 | £494 | £408 | £508 | £472 |
| 2023 | £502 | £357 | £484 | £459 |
| 2024 | £539 | £355 | £475 | £405 |
| 2025 | £481 | £361 | £483 | £475 |
| 2026 | £464 | £390 | £457 | £429 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH9 8AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 10, Northdown Court, Oxted Road, Godstone, RH9 8AE | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 13, Crowhurst Mead, Godstone, RH9 8BF | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 33, Crowhurst Mead, Godstone, RH9 8BF | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 16, Crowhurst Mead, Godstone, RH9 8BF | Terraced | Freehold | £397,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 5, Elm Cottages, Godstone Hill, Godstone, RH9 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the RH9 8AE postcode area, located within Godstone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH9 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lindley Stores | Lindley Road, Tandridge, RH9 8BU | Walking directions to Lindley Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | Tandridge, RH9 8DJ | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Tandridge, RH9 8DR | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH9 8AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Farr
Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024
Colin Arthur White
Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024
Mike Crane
Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024
Claire Coutinho
East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH9 8AE records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around RH9 8AE in Godstone is £450,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to RH9 8AE, including Godstone Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Orpheus Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RH9 8AE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,246 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 RH9 8AE is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Farr (Godstone Residents), Colin Arthur White (Godstone Residents) and Mike Crane (Godstone Residents).