Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

ARCHWAY MEWS, RH4 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCHWAY MEWS, RH4 1BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1BX 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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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RH4 1BX is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

home £266,666 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH4 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Archway Mews, 0.5km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, RH4 1BX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 14.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00155731 (shared with 12 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 1BX. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,666

Flat

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 272,500

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

Crime around RH4 1BX 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 offences88
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order40
Other theft25

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 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils0.9 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.3 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 Shop0.2 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.2 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering0.4 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.2 km
  • Capers0.2 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.5 km
  • The Waltons0.5 km
  • White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.4 km
  • Bulls Head0.3 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 Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 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 Daily0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.1 km
  • Dorking West0.5 km
  • Dorking Deepdene0.9 km

Bus Stops

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