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RH18

FOREST ROW

Surrey, South East, England

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RH18 is the postcode district for FOREST ROW, located in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £580,567
1yr change ▼ 18.2%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£580,567

▼ 18.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

102% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

308 Mbps

Property Prices in RH18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH18 is £580,567, which is 5% below the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH18 cost 102.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH18 have fallen 18.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £843,699 69
Semi-detached £433,327 32
Terraced £393,553 19
Flat £233,473 35
All types £580,567 169

5-Year Price History

£477K £524K £571K £618K £665K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH18 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH18 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Michael Hall School Other Not inspected mi
Greenfields School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH18 are 308.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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308.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH18 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RH18 — FOREST ROW

Area Summary

RH18 (FOREST ROW) offers above-average property prices (£580,567, 102% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (308 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH18 FOREST ROW

What is the average house price in RH18 FOREST ROW?
The average house price in RH18 (FOREST ROW) is £580,567, based on 169 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 102% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.2% over the past year.
Is RH18 FOREST ROW a safe area to live?
Crime in RH18 is significantly below the national average (11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH18 FOREST ROW?
The population of RH18 (FOREST ROW) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH18?
The average broadband download speed in RH18 is 308 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH18 FOREST ROW?
There are 3 schools in or near RH18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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