Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

RH4 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH4 1AX.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH4 1AX — age 39, 38% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RH4 1AX is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

Day-to-day life in RH4 1AX has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00155741 (shared with 41 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 RH4 1AX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RH4 1AX is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils0.8 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.9 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • Cocoa island ltd0.2 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • Dorking Service Station0.6 km
  • Gastronomically Yours0.2 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Mullins Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.1 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.2 km
  • Capers0.1 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.5 km
  • The Waltons0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.3 km
  • Bulls Head0.0 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • The Old House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.3 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.5 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.1 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.1 km
  • Dorking West0.8 km
  • Dorking Deepdene1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Street0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • White Horse0.2 km