RH4 1JA is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.7km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 1JA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00155727 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RH4 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RH4 1JA.
388
45
£ 62,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 1JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RH4 1JA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 1JA. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 1JA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ashcombe School
Dorking Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.4 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.3 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Watermill Inn0.9 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.7 km
- Bulls Head0.9 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.6 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Mullins Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
- Burgundy & Black0.7 km
- Capers0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose - Dorking1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Oxfam0.7 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.7 km
- Cook0.7 km
- Dorking Service Station0.4 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Dorking Kebab0.6 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene0.2 km
- Dorking Station0.5 km
- Dorking0.9 km
Bus Stops
- London Road0.1 km
- London Road0.1 km
- Deepdene Avenue0.1 km
- Dorking Deepdene Rail Station0.1 km
- Dorking Deepdene Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RH41JA · Data under Open Government Licence