RH5 4BN is a sought-after residential area on Punchbowl Lane, 0.2km 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 4BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00155739 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUNCHBOWL LANE, RH5 4BN.
391
42
£ 59,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BN 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 4BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH5 4BN. The average age is 41.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH5 4BN 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
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
2 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Watermill Inn0.8 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.9 km
- Surrey Yeoman1.0 km
- The White Hart1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Betchworth Park Golf Club0.8 km
- Chifan0.8 km
- Deepdene/Knox0.9 km
- Dorking Sports Centre0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dorking Service Station0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Rontec Pippbrook0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dorking Kebab1.0 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Seabreeze1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene1.0 km
- Dorking Station1.2 km
- Dorking1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BN · Data under Open Government Licence