Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

RH4 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH4 1AB.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, RH4 1AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 56-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RH4 1AB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH4 1AB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00155746 (shared with 10 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 RH4 1AB. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around RH4 1AB is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences105
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

A

Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.8 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils0.9 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.4 km
  • The Waltons0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.1 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.0 km
  • Cocoa island ltd0.2 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • Dorking Service Station0.5 km
  • Gastronomically Yours0.2 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Mullins Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.2 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering0.7 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.2 km
  • Capers0.1 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.2 km
  • Bulls Head0.2 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.2 km
  • The Kings Arms0.4 km
  • The Old House0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.2 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.4 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.2 km
  • Dorking West0.8 km
  • Dorking Deepdene0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The White Horse0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.1 km
  • White Horse0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.1 km
  • South Street0.2 km