Sylvan Close Limpsfield, Tandridge
12 addresses across 1 postcode (RH8), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39501023.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £1,275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 1, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Tandridge costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxted, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hurst Green, is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oxted Health Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £949,500 | £949,500 | £949,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £542,000 | £542,000 | £542,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £717,500 | £717,500 | £717,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £459,000 | £459,000 | £459,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £331,000 | £312,000 | £350,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2023 | 9 RH8 0DX | Detached | £1,275,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2021 | 1 RH8 0DX | Detached | £949,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2013 | 4 RH8 0DX | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2010 | FOLLY VIEW, 2 RH8 0DX | Detached | £542,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 10 RH8 0DX | Detached | £717,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 1 RH8 0DX | Detached | £459,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2002 | 9 RH8 0DX | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2002 | 2 RH8 0DX | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1998 | 1 RH8 0DX | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 8 RH8 0DX | Detached | £190,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 210 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Tandridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,595 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,307 | £2,595 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,325 | £5,190 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (44% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHAPEL COTTAGE, grade II
- THE BOWER, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodside, Hookwood Park, Limpsfield RH8 0DU: up to 1 home, permissioned (150 m)
- Green Hedges, Westerham Road, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0EE: up to 12 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Green Hedges, Westerham Road, Limpsfield RH8 0EE: up to 10 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- West House, Thornhill, Westerham Road, Limpsfield RH8 0ED: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- West House, Thornhill, Westerham Road, Limpsfield RH8 0ED: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Vane Cottage, Ballards Lane, Limpsfield RH8 0SN, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Greenheyes, Uvedale Road, Limpsfield RH8 0EN, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 59 Bluehouse Lane, Limpsfield RH8 0AP, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 125 m and 130 m above sea level (127 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH8 0DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hurst Green 515,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Woldingham 349,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Limpsfield | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Whyteleafe South - Main Road | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 42 Johnsdale Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 18.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oxted Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Lodge Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Oxted & Limpsfield Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Caterham Police Station | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Old Oxted Cashzone | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hurst Green 8,510 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 70 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pebble Hill House including Rangers Cottage to rear, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m east. 42 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Hill House including Rangers Cottage to rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m east |
| Former Butchers and Dentist Surgery | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north |
| Detillens House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north-west |
| Court Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| Remains of Roman villa, Titsey Park | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Home Farm Bridge, Hurst Green | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Titsey Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Hill | Hill | 360 m north-east |
| Andrew's Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Grubstreet Shaw | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| West Heath | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 12 |
9 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tandridge: see them on the Tandridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limpsfield CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 330 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxted School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hurst Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limpsfield Cookery School RH8 0DR | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Jumping Jacks RH8 0DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Limpsfield Village Store RH8 0DT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Wolfe House Resid. Home RH8 0EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Coffee at Kiwi House RH8 0DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| The Bull Inn RH8 0DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (9); On or near Westerham Road (8); On or near Priest Hill (4); On or near Sylvan Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RH8 0DX: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Priest Hill · High Street · Wolf's Row · Padbrook · Hookwood Corner · Padbrook · Hookwood Park · Stanhopes · New Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.