RH5 4DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tower Hill in Dorking. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
RH5 4DB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00155782 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH5 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH5 4DB.
284
43
£ 53,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH5 4DB 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 4DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4DB. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH5 4DB has low crime rates — 26 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 John's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Chart Down News0.2 km
- Oaks Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Uboo's0.5 km
- Dorking Golf Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking1.5 km
- Dorking Deepdene1.9 km
- Dorking West2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chart Lane South0.1 km
- Chart Lane South0.1 km
- Chart Downs Estate0.3 km
- Harvest Community Church0.5 km
- Harvest Community Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH54DB · Data under Open Government Licence