RH5 4BS is a sought-after residential area on Overdale, 0.5km 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 4BS 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k, up 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00155739 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERDALE, RH5 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERDALE, RH5 4BS.
391
42
£ 59,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BS 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 4BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £632k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £632k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH5 4BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
7 sales · Mean £ 623,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH5 4BS has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ashcombe School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.1 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.6 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.7 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Watermill Inn0.6 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.8 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.8 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Betchworth Park Golf Club0.9 km
- Burgundy & Black0.9 km
- Chifan0.5 km
- Cups & Co1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Oxfam1.0 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.9 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Dorking Service Station0.5 km
- Gastronomically Yours1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorking Kebab0.8 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chimes for Lunch0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene0.6 km
- Dorking Station0.8 km
- Dorking1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery0.1 km
- Cemetery0.1 km
- Spital Heath0.2 km
- Reigate Road0.2 km
- Pixham Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BS · Data under Open Government Licence