RH4 2ED is a sought-after residential area on Rosehill, 0.2km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 2ED offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M. 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 2ED are sourced from Output Area E00155736 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEHILL, RH4 2ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEHILL, RH4 2ED.
275
43
£ 59,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 2ED 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 2ED combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£1.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.5M 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 2ED. The average age is 42.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,475,000
Detached
£ 1,650,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 2ED has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Ashcombe School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Oxfam0.5 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.6 km
- Cook0.6 km
- Dorking Service Station0.9 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Mullins Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.4 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.9 km
- Burgundy & Black0.6 km
- Capers0.4 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.0 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.8 km
- The Waltons0.2 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.5 km
- Bulls Head0.3 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- The Old House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorking Kebab0.6 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking0.5 km
- Dorking West1.0 km
- Dorking Deepdene1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Hill0.1 km
- Townfield Court0.2 km
- Townfield Court0.2 km
- Dorking Hospital0.3 km
- South Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH42ED · Data under Open Government Licence