RH5 4BE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Deepdene Wood in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, RH5 4BE 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00155738 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH5 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH5 4BE.
321
49
£ 59,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BE 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
RH5 4BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4BE. 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 4BE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. 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
The Ashcombe School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.7 km
- The Waltons1.0 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Watermill Inn0.9 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.7 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.8 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Burgundy & Black1.0 km
- Chifan0.6 km
- Cups & Co0.9 km
- Deepdene/Knox0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Oxfam0.9 km
- Cocoa island ltd1.0 km
- Cook1.0 km
- Dorking Service Station0.6 km
- Gastronomically Yours1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dorking Kebab0.8 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chimes for Lunch1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene0.9 km
- Dorking1.1 km
- Dorking Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Drive0.4 km
- South Drive0.4 km
- Deepdene House0.4 km
- Deepdene House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BE · Data under Open Government Licence