Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

CHICHESTER ROAD, RH4 1LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER ROAD, RH4 1LR.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1LR 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH4 1LR combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RH4 1LR is a sought-after residential area on Chichester Road, 0.9km from Pixham in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 1LR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00155732 (shared with 17 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 1LR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,487,500

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

RH4 1LR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.5 km
P

St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils1.3 km
A

Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Denbies Farm House B&B0.7 km
  • The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Dorking Wanderers Youth1.0 km
  • Chifan1.0 km
  • Deepdene/Knox0.9 km
  • Dorking Sports Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dorking Service Station1.0 km
  • Rontec Pippbrook0.6 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Village Greens Farm Shop Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking Station0.2 km
  • Dorking Deepdene0.4 km
  • Dorking West1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Denbies0.2 km
  • Denbies0.2 km
  • Dorking Rail Station0.2 km
  • Dorking Railway Station0.2 km
  • Dorking Railway Station0.2 km