RH4 2PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Grove, 0.4km from Tower Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH4 2PY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH4 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00155793 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE GROVE, RH4 2PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE GROVE, RH4 2PY.
336
28
£ 53,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 2PY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 74% social renting, RH4 2PY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 2PY. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 192,500
1 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 2PY has low crime rates — 38 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 John's Church of England Primary School
Unified Academy
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Dorking Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Chart Down News0.5 km
- Oaks Convenience Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Uboo's1.0 km
- North Holmwood Sports Club0.8 km
- Dorking Golf Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking1.6 km
- Dorking West2.2 km
- Dorking Deepdene2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stubs Hill0.0 km
- Stubs Hill0.0 km
- Harvest Community Church0.1 km
- Harvest Community Church0.1 km
- Stubs Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH42PY · Data under Open Government Licence