Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

WATHEN ROAD, RH4 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATHEN ROAD, RH4 1JU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1JU 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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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH4 1JU combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£458k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RH4 1JU is a sought-after residential area on Wathen Road, 0.4km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, RH4 1JU is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k. 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 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00155725 (shared with 20 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 1JU. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 556,000

5 sales · Mean £ 636,350

Flat

£ 315,250

4 sales · Mean £ 310,750

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

RH4 1JU has low crime rates — 48 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order38
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.5 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 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 pupils1.2 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.2 km
  • The Waltons0.6 km
  • The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Mullins Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.5 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering0.8 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.2 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Cocoa island ltd0.2 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • Dorking Service Station0.2 km
  • Gastronomically Yours0.2 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.3 km
  • Bulls Head0.4 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.1 km
  • The Kings Arms0.6 km
  • The Old House0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.1 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.1 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.4 km
  • Dorking Deepdene0.6 km
  • Dorking West0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moores Road0.1 km
  • Moores Road0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • White Horse0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km