RH4 1LR is a sought-after residential area on Chichester Road, 0.9km from Pixham in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 1LR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00155732 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHICHESTER ROAD, RH4 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER ROAD, RH4 1LR.
327
48
£ 62,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 1LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH4 1LR combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 1LR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,487,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,487,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 1LR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ashcombe School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
Dorking Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Denbies Farm House B&B0.7 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Dorking Wanderers Youth1.0 km
- Chifan1.0 km
- Deepdene/Knox0.9 km
- Dorking Sports Centre0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dorking Service Station1.0 km
- Rontec Pippbrook0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Village Greens Farm Shop Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Station0.2 km
- Dorking Deepdene0.4 km
- Dorking West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Denbies0.2 km
- Denbies0.2 km
- Dorking Rail Station0.2 km
- Dorking Railway Station0.2 km
- Dorking Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH41LR · Data under Open Government Licence