Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

CHART DOWNS, RH5 4DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

303

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH5 4DF's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £415k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.

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

RH5 4DF is a sought-after residential area on Chart Downs, 0.4km from Stonebridge in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, RH5 4DF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 22.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00155781 (shared with 6 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 4DF. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 397,500

10 sales · Mean £ 402,150

Terraced

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 336,333

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

RH5 4DF has low crime rates — 28 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dorking Golf Club0.9 km
  • Uboo's0.6 km
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Chart Down News0.2 km
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking2.0 km
  • Dorking Deepdene2.4 km
  • Dorking West2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Westlees Close0.1 km
  • Chart Downs Estate0.2 km
  • Lake View0.3 km
  • Lake View0.4 km
  • Stubs Hill0.4 km