Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BJ.

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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 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.

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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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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

A

Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.0 km
P

St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.0 km
S

The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.4 km
A

Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
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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
fastfood

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