Postcode RH9 8DS is located in a rural town, within the Godstone area 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 median sale price in Godstone is £465,000 (around £474 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £620,000. The nearest station is Caterham, about 2.2 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 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from RH9 8DS.
Godstone near RH9 8DS 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Pest House | Medium | Walking directions to The Pest House |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Godstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £725,000 | £489 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £470,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 21 | £380,000 | £475 |
| Flats | 3 | £281,000 | £418 |
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 | £740,000 | £320,000 | £486,500 | £402,500 |
| 2026 | £727,500 | £253,000 | £450,000 | £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 | £478 | £361 | £483 | £478 |
| 2026 | £476 | £390 | £458 | £429 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH9 8DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2026 | 14, High Street, Godstone, RH9 8AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, 1, William Way, Godstone, RH9 8FG | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, 1, William Way, Godstone, RH9 8FG | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 18, Clayton Mead, Godstone, RH9 8NX | Detached | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 40, Clayton Mead, Godstone, RH9 8NX | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the RH9 8DS postcode area, located within Godstone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Godstone Primary and Nursery School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2012. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH9 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lindley Stores | Lindley Road, Tandridge, RH9 8BU | Walking directions to Lindley Stores |
| 0.2 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 8DS, 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 8DS 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 8DS in Godstone is £465,000 (about £474 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to RH9 8DS, including Godstone Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RH9 8DS 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 8DS 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).