RH4 1EE is a safe, established residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.5km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, RH4 1EE represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH4 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00155729 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, RH4 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, RH4 1EE.
298
38
£ 62,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 1EE 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 38, RH4 1EE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £396k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 1EE. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 390,000
11 sales · Mean £ 408,936
Semi-Detached
£ 419,000
2 sales · Mean £ 419,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH4 1EE is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Dorking Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Ashcombe School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Oxfam0.5 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.4 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Dorking Service Station0.8 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Mullins Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.3 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.3 km
- Burgundy & Black0.4 km
- Capers0.3 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.8 km
- The Waltons0.6 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.6 km
- Bulls Head0.4 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- The Old House0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dorking Kebab0.6 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking0.3 km
- Dorking West0.4 km
- Dorking Deepdene1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.2 km
- Glebe Road0.2 km
- Glebe Road0.3 km
- South Street0.3 km
- Vincent Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH41EE · Data under Open Government Licence