RH4 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Nower Road, 0.6km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, RH4 3BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00155751 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOWER ROAD, RH4 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOWER ROAD, RH4 3BS.
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£ 59,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 3BS 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.
Area Character
RH4 3BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k 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 3BS. The average age is 40.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 656,000
1 sales · Mean £ 656,000
Semi-Detached
£ 505,000
3 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 3BS has low crime rates — 24 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 Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
St John's Church of England Primary School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Oxfam0.9 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.9 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Gastronomically Yours1.0 km
- Majestic Wine0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Mullins Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.7 km
- Burgundy & Black0.9 km
- Capers0.8 km
- Cosy Moose0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- The Waltons0.6 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.9 km
- Bulls Head0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- The Old House0.6 km
- The Queens Head0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd0.3 km
- Crostinies0.3 km
- Jax0.4 km
- New Yicken0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking0.8 km
- Dorking West1.2 km
- Dorking Deepdene1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Townfield Court0.2 km
- Townfield Court0.3 km
- Rose Hill0.3 km
- Harrow Road West0.4 km
- Dorking Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH43BS · Data under Open Government Licence