RH3 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dungates Lane, 1.1km from Betchworth in Mole Valley. Administratively it sits within Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, RH3 7BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH3 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00155699 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNGATES LANE, RH3 7BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNGATES LANE, RH3 7BD.
264
50
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH3 7BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RH3 7BD's 63% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH3 7BD. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
RH3 7BD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hartsfield Manor0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shell Waitrose Buckland0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Pheasant at Buckland0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Buckland Deli & Gifts0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Betchworth1.4 km
- Reigate3.4 km
- Dorking Station5.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary Church0.3 km
- St Mary Church0.4 km
- Old Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH37BD · Data under Open Government Licence