Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

CLAYGATE ROAD, RH4 2PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYGATE ROAD, RH4 2PR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH4 2PR's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £466k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RH4 2PR is a safe, established residential area on Claygate Road, 0.3km from Tower Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 2PR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 2PR are sourced from Output Area E00155790 (shared with 12 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 2PR. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

8 sales · Mean £ 413,062

Detached

£ 527,500

2 sales · Mean £ 527,500

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

RH4 2PR has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.2 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.2 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils1.3 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Chart Down News0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine1.0 km
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • The Queens Head1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.9 km
  • Dorking Golf Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd1.0 km
  • Crostinies1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking1.4 km
  • Dorking West2.0 km
  • Dorking Deepdene2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stubs Hill0.2 km
  • Stubs Hill0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Road0.2 km
  • Harvest Community Church0.2 km
  • Harvest Community Church0.2 km