RH5 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Deepdene Drive, 0.1km from Deepdene Wood in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, RH5 4BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00155738 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEEPDENE DRIVE, RH5 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEEPDENE DRIVE, RH5 4BB.
321
49
£ 59,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BB 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
No single demographic signal dominates RH5 4BB — age 49, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH5 4BB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH5 4BB has low crime rates — 18 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
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Unified Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Ashcombe School
Dorking Nursery School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.6 km
- The Waltons0.8 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Uboo's1.0 km
- Burgundy & Black0.9 km
- Capers0.9 km
- Chifan0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose - Dorking1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Oxfam0.8 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.9 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Dorking Service Station0.6 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.6 km
- Bulls Head0.9 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.7 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- The Spotted Dog1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorking Kebab0.7 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Chimes for Lunch0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene1.0 km
- Dorking1.0 km
- Dorking Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Deepdene House0.3 km
- Deepdene House0.3 km
- South Drive0.3 km
- South Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BB · Data under Open Government Licence