Is RH3 7BU a safe place to live?

Yes, RH3 7BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in RH3 7BU?

The average property price in RH3 7BU is currently around £604k.

What is the population of RH3 7BU?

The population for the RH3 7BU area is approximately 382 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

THE COOMBE, RH3 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COOMBE, RH3 7BU.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH3 7BU 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.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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4/10

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9/10

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6/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH3 7BU combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£604k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH3 7BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Coombe, 1.2km from Betchworth in Mole Valley. Administratively it sits within Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH3, RH3 7BU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £604k, down 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH3 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00155685 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH3 7BU. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 610,000

2 sales · Mean £ 610,000

Terraced

£ 575,000

7 sales · Mean £ 576,821

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH3 7BU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3

Violence and sexual offences3

Public order2

Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Hilltop Store and Post Office0.7 km
Shell Waitrose Buckland1.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Betchworth B&B1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Tree0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Destination Bike0.7 km
Destination Bike Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Betchworth0.4 km
Dorking Station4.0 km
Dorking Deepdene4.1 km

Bus Stops

Station Road0.2 km
Station Road0.2 km
The Coombe0.3 km
The Coombe0.3 km
Betchworth Rail Station0.4 km