Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

RH4 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

162

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

RH4 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RH4 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH4 1BT is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00155721 (shared with 4 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 1BT. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around RH4 1BT is moderate at 54 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 offences94
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order41
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 km
P

St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
P

St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils0.7 km
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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.8 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils0.8 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.2 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 Catering0.5 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.2 km
  • Capers0.1 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.4 km
  • Bulls Head0.2 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • The Old House0.2 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's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.3 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.0 km
  • Dorking West0.6 km
  • Dorking Deepdene1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • White Horse0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km