RH5 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on Punchbowl Lane, 0.1km from Deepdene Wood in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH5, RH5 4BJ offers 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00155738 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BJ.
321
49
£ 59,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BJ 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 4BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.7M, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH5 4BJ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,035,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH5 4BJ has low crime rates — 15 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
Unified Academy
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Ashcombe School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Watermill Inn0.9 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.9 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.9 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Uboo's0.9 km
- Betchworth Park Golf Club0.9 km
- Chifan0.8 km
- Deepdene/Knox0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dorking Service Station0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Rontec Pippbrook0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Rise & Shine1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dorking Kebab1.0 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Seabreeze1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene1.0 km
- Dorking1.3 km
- Dorking Station1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BJ · Data under Open Government Licence