CHURCH GARDENS, RH4 1DU House Prices & Local Information

RH4 1DU is a mixed residential area on Church Gardens, 0.4km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH4 1DU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00155721 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.