About Whitebushes

Whitebushes is a small village located in Surrey, England, within the RH1 postcode area. It is situated near the larger town of Redhill, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. The village features a mix of residential homes and green spaces, making it a pleasant place for families and individuals alike. The local community is served by a few shops and facilities, ensuring that residents have their basic needs met. Public transport links are available, connecting Whitebushes to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

School Ratings in Whitebushes

Families in Whitebushes have access to 62 local schools. Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery and St Bede's School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Whitebushes

Homes sell for an average of £480K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £248K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Whitebushes

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Drugs is the leading concern across Whitebushes, with 32 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Whitebushes

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Whitebushes around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Whitebushes

Whitebushes benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,754 sales

Average Price £480K
£1K — £52.02M
Detached £734K 1,212
Semi £482K 2,017
Terraced £411K 1,527
Flat £248K 2,658

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

30 Primary
5 Secondary
27 Other
Salfords Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.3 miles Earlswood Junior School Primary Good 1.1 miles Steppingstones Sure Start Children's Centre Good 1.2 miles Earlswood Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 1.3 miles St John's Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Dovers Green Sure Start Children's Centre Good 1.6 miles Dovers Green School Primary Good 1.6 miles Reigate School Secondary Good 1.6 miles Dunottar School 1.6 miles Nutfield Church CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Reigate Valley College 1.8 miles Hatchlands Primary Primary Good 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Whitebushes IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Whitebushes are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
13,989 Children (0-15) 21%
42,433 Working Age 63%
14,202 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Whitebushes 304 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Whitebushes is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

108 Violence & Sexual Offences
32 Drugs
31 Anti-Social Behaviour
25 Criminal Damage & Arson
25 Public Order
22 Vehicle Crime
16 Shoplifting
13 Burglary
12 Other Theft
7 Robbery
7 Other Crime
4 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Surrey Salfords, Earlswood & Whitebushes
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Salfords (Surrey) Train Station 0.7 miles
Earlswood (Surrey) Train Station 1.1 miles
Nutfield Train Station 1.6 miles
Redhill Train Station 1.9 miles
Reigate Train Station 2.8 miles
Gatwick Airport Train Station 2.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

South Earlswood 0.6 miles Salfords 0.6 miles Earlswood 1.2 miles Ridge Green 1.4 miles South Nutfield 1.8 miles Reigate 1.8 miles Mead Vale 1.8 miles Doversgreen 2 miles Woodhatch 2 miles Irons Bottom 2 miles Sidlow 2 miles Redhill 2 miles

Local Government

District Reigate and Banstead
County Surrey
Ward Redhill East
Constituency Reigate
Parish Reigate and Banstead, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in RH1 30 shown View all streets

Abbots Rise 1 Abinger Drive 2 Albert Road 1 Albury Road 3 Alderstead Lane 1 All Saints Gardens 1 Alpine Road 6 Althorne Road 2 Ambleside Close 1 Arbutus Close 1 Arbutus Road 3 Ardshiel Drive 1 Arners Road 1 Ash Close 1 Ash Drive 1 Ashcombe Road 1 Asylum Arch Road 1 Axes Lane 4 Barfields 2 Barrow Gardens 1 Battlebridge Lane 2 Batts Hill 4 Beech Road 1 Beechwood Villas 6 Bellwether Lane 1 Big Common Lane 1 Birchway 2 Blacklands Meadow 1 Blackstone Close 1 Blackstone Hill 1

Postcodes in RH1 50 shown View all postcodes

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