Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

CHART DOWNS, RH5 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHART DOWNS, RH5 4DE.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH5 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, RH5 4DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.

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

RH5 4DE is a safe, established residential area on Chart Downs, 0.6km from Stonebridge in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH5 4DE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, up 5.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00155787 (shared with 9 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 4DE. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

4 sales · Mean £ 380,440

Semi-Detached

£ 387,500

6 sales · Mean £ 388,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH5 4DE has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dorking Golf Club0.8 km
  • Uboo's0.7 km
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Chart Down News0.2 km
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking1.8 km
  • Dorking Deepdene2.3 km
  • Dorking West2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Stubs Hill0.2 km
  • Chart Downs Estate0.2 km
  • Stubs Hill0.3 km
  • Westlees Close0.3 km
  • Harvest Community Church0.3 km