Postcode insights

RH9 8EL

Eastbourne Road

Godstone

Property search →

Interactive map showing RH9 8EL and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for RH9 8EL

Overview

Postcode RH9 8EL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Godstone ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Godstone area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Godstone, about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Godstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,163 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Godstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Godstone is £64,092 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from RH9 8EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Godstone near RH9 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Godstone located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH9 8EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Godstone

N/A

Walking directions to Godstone

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
60.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.85(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.35(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.5(+94%)
Public order
12.5(+106%)
Vehicle crime
11.76(+217%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
92.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.1%
Other White
6
2.1%
Other Black
3
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
40.86%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.73%
No qualifications
20
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
41.94%
Owns outright
48
38.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Other social rented
7
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Godstone

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£461
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £590K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Godstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£700,000£478
Semi-Detached21£470,000£474
Terraced19£385,000£465
Flats6£312,500£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Godstone

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Godstone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH9 8EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH9 8EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202648, Lagham Park, Godstone, RH9 8ERDetachedFreehold£700,000
29 Aug 202533, Lagham Park, Godstone, RH9 8EWDetachedFreehold£727,500

Schools

In the RH9 8EL postcode area, located within Godstone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH9 8EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH9 8EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH9 8EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparEastbourne Road, Tandridge, RH9 8ETWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,307
Band D£2,595
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,325
Band H£5,190

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 RH9 8EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Farr

Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024

Godstone Residents

Colin Arthur White

Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024

Godstone Residents

Mike Crane

Godstone - Elected 2 May 2024

Godstone Residents

Member of parliament

Claire Coutinho

East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTandridgeE07000215
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast SurreyE14001215
WardGodstoneE05015889
ParishGodstoneE04009588
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GodstoneE02006436
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tandridge 009BE01030825
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH9 8EL

Is RH9 8EL (Godstone) safe?

The area around RH9 8EL records about 95 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.

What is the average house price near RH9 8EL?

The median sale price around RH9 8EL in Godstone is £450,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH9 8EL?

There is 1 school close to RH9 8EL, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH9 8EL?

The closest station to RH9 8EL is Godstone, about 787 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH9 8EL?

RH9 8EL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH9 8EL (Godstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering RH9 8EL 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).