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.
CHART DOWNS, RH5 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHART DOWNS, RH5 4DF.
303
36
£ 53,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Unified Academy
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Dorking Golf Club0.9 km
- Uboo's0.6 km
- North Holmwood Sports Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Chart Down News0.2 km
- Oaks Convenience Store0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RH54DF · Data under Open Government Licence