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RH3

BETCHWORTH

Surrey, South East, England

RH3 is the postcode district for BETCHWORTH, located in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £791,046
1yr change ▲ 5.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£791,046

▲ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

176% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

Property Prices in RH3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH3 is £791,046, which is 29% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH3 cost 175.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH3 have risen 5.0% 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 £978,566 80
Semi-detached £632,904 53
Terraced £528,981 29
Flat £454,167 6
All types £791,046 177

5-Year Price History

£756K £770K £785K £799K £813K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in RH3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH3 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
North Downs Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

88,709

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH3 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH3 is collected by Mole Valley. The Band D rate is £2,194/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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RH3 — BETCHWORTH

Area Summary

RH3 (BETCHWORTH) offers above-average property prices (£791,046, 176% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH3 BETCHWORTH

What is the average house price in RH3 BETCHWORTH?
The average house price in RH3 (BETCHWORTH) is £791,046, based on 177 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 176% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.
Is RH3 BETCHWORTH a safe area to live?
Crime in RH3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH3 BETCHWORTH?
The population of RH3 (BETCHWORTH) is approximately 88,709 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH3?
The average broadband download speed in RH3 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH3 BETCHWORTH?
There are 1 schools in or near RH3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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