Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

SOUTH DRIVE, RH5 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH DRIVE, RH5 4AG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH5 4AG 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RH5 4AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RH5 4AG is a sought-after residential area on South Drive, 0.3km from Deepdene Wood in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, RH5 4AG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00155738 (shared with 20 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 RH5 4AG. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,000,000

4 sales · Mean £ 997,500

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

RH5 4AG has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.9 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.0 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.1 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils1.5 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.4 km
  • The Waltons0.7 km
  • The Lincoln Arms Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Mullins Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.7 km
  • Capers0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Cocoa island ltd0.7 km
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Dorking Service Station0.4 km
  • Gastronomically Yours0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.5 km
  • Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.5 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The Old House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.5 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking Deepdene0.8 km
  • Dorking0.8 km
  • Dorking Station1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Drive0.1 km
  • Deepdene House0.1 km
  • South Drive0.2 km
  • Deepdene House0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.4 km