RH5 4BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Deepdene Wood in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, RH5 4BX is 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00155739 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH5 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH5 4BX.
391
42
£ 59,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates RH5 4BX — age 42, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4BX. 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 2025-11)
RH5 4BX has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Chart Down News0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Uboo's0.6 km
- Dorking Golf Club0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- The Waltons0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Seabreeze1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking1.2 km
- Dorking Deepdene1.5 km
- Dorking Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chart Lane South0.3 km
- Chart Lane South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54BX · Data under Open Government Licence