Area guide

Living in RH6, Reigate and Banstead

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RH6 in Reigate and Banstead. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Reigate and Banstead: £480,481, up 0.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.

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What actually sold around RH6

86 recorded home sales on the streets around central RH6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £268,000 and a range from £68,000 to £905,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.

AddressTypeSold forDate
FLAT 58 RUSSELL SQUARE RUSSELLS CRESCENT, RH6 7GW flat-maisonette £260,000 2026-06-05
FLAT 11 MITCHELL COURT, 22 MASSETTS ROAD, RH6 7DF flat-maisonette £85,000 2026-05-21
165 ALBERT ROAD, RH6 7HS semi-detached £390,000 2026-05-15
14 LUMLEY ROAD, RH6 7JL detached £718,000 2026-04-28
FLAT 14 THE QUADRANGLE LUMLEY ROAD, RH6 7JX flat-maisonette £250,000 2026-04-17
26 OAKWOOD ROAD, RH6 7BU semi-detached £417,000 2026-03-05

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 0.4 mi
Meath Green Infant School Primary Good 0.7 mi
Westvale Park Primary Academy Primary Good 1.2 mi
Salfords Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2.4 mi
The Gatwick School Secondary Good 2.4 mi
Horley Infant School Primary Not rated 0.1 mi

10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations21.1%
Associate professional and technical12.7%
Skilled trades12.0%
Caring, leisure and other service11.5%
Managers, directors and senior officials11.2%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

173 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RH6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Reigate and Banstead's figures.

Common questions about RH6

What is the average house price in RH6?

The average sold price in Reigate and Banstead is £480,481 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in RH6?

Prices in Reigate and Banstead are up 0.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in RH6?

The median of 86 recorded sales around central RH6 in the last 2 years is £268,000, ranging from £68,000 to £905,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in RH6?

16 schools sit within 3 miles of central RH6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in RH6?

173 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is RH6 at risk of flooding?

Central RH6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is RH6 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £268,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 173 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is RH6 safe?

173 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? RH6 or RH77, RH6 or RH10, RH6 or RH1.

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