redhill RH2 Postcodes

Redhill (RH2)

The RH2 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 1243 individual postcodes.

There are 31 electoral wards in the RH2 postcode area, including Betchworth, Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Dorking, East Grinstead, Forest Row, Gatwick, Godstone, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Lingfield, Oxted, Pulborough, Redhill, Reigate which come under the local authority of the Reigate and Banstead Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 41% of people in RH2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of RH2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The RH2 postcode covers the southern tip of Redhill district in Surrey. It is situated 10 miles south of London and 34 miles north of Brighton and is situated within the M25 motorway.

The majority of RH2 postcode district is suburban with many houses, shops and restaurants located within a close proximity. The counties of East Sussex and West Sussex are both adjacent to Redhill district, providing a variety of traditional and modern facilities within a short distance.

The postcode primarily covers the neighbourhoods of Earlswood, Salfords, South Merstham and Nutfield. The two main railway stations of Redhill and Earlswood are served within the RH2 postcode, with direct links to London Victoria, Gatwick airport and Brighton. This provides for convenient transport links and a range of daily services for commuters.

Earlswood was traditionally a rural farming settlement and is now a locality near Redhill with residential developments. Salfords is primarily a residential estate with a small nature reserve, ideal for leisure activities. South Merstham is an affluent area with an abundance of large houses and gardens. Nutfield has a small village centre, complete with tennis courts, pubs, and a village hall.

The RH2 postcode area has wide ranging facilities and amenities to suit all lifestyles. There are numerous local parks, a public swimming pool, a theatre and leisure centre, a local museum, and plenty of outdoor spaces for walking and cycling. A wide variety of independent shops, as well as supermarkets, provide further convenience. Additionally, there are numerous dining options within Redhill, including traditional pubs and a variety of cafes, takeaways, and restaurants.

Furthermore, Redhill is home to a large shopping centre, various sports facilities, including gyms, golf courses, cricket grounds, and public tennis courts. There is also a range of further education opportunities in the area, including a nearby college.

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