RH4 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Dorking 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.
The people who live in RH4 1BQ are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00155741 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, RH4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, RH4 1BQ.
463
39
£ 59,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 1BQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH4 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 1BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH4 1BQ is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Dorking Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Ashcombe School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.3 km
- The Waltons0.4 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.1 km
- Cook0.1 km
- Dorking Service Station0.3 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Mullins Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.3 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.7 km
- Burgundy & Black0.1 km
- Capers0.2 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.1 km
- Bulls Head0.3 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.1 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- The Old House0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Dorking Kebab0.1 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.2 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking0.3 km
- Dorking Deepdene0.8 km
- Dorking West0.8 km
Bus Stops
- The White Horse0.0 km
- The White Horse0.0 km
- White Horse0.0 km
- The White Horse0.1 km
- Moores Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence