Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

LYONS COURT, RH4 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYONS COURT, RH4 1AE.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RH4 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, RH4 1AE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 8.2% 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 RH4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00155741 (shared with 41 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 1AE. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 247,461

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

Crime around RH4 1AE is moderate at 56 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 offences104
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.0 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.1 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
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.2 km
  • Bulls Head0.1 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km
  • The Old House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.2 km
  • Dorking West0.8 km
  • Dorking Deepdene1.0 km

Bus Stops

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