Affluence in RH1 3FZ
How RH1 3FZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Merstham
- Council
- Reigate and Banstead
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,774 (2024)
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How well off RH1 3FZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH1 3FZ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment6.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the RH1 3FZ area is broadly in line with that, at 59.7%. 11.7% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH1 3FZ area is below that, at 29.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH1 3FZ area is below that, at 28%. 18.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH1 3FZ sits in (Merstham): about 1,774 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.