RH4 1RQ is a sought-after residential area on New Parade, 0.4km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, RH4 1RQ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 44 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 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00155725 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW PARADE, RH4 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW PARADE, RH4 1RQ.
308
39
£ 62,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 1RQ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH4 1RQ combines high owner-occupation (68%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 1RQ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 1RQ has low crime rates — 44 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Unified Academy
Powell Corderoy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.1 km
- The Waltons0.7 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Mullins Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.6 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.9 km
- Burgundy & Black0.4 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.4 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Dorking Service Station0.1 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.4 km
- Bulls Head0.6 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- The Old House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Dorking Kebab0.3 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.1 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene0.5 km
- Dorking0.6 km
- Dorking Station0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moores Road0.0 km
- Moores Road0.1 km
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- London Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH41RQ · Data under Open Government Licence