Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

ASHURST PLACE, RH4 1QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHURST PLACE, RH4 1QY.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 1QY 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.

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Area Character

RH4 1QY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £335k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 27.2% year-on-year.

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

RH4 1QY is a sought-after residential area on Ashurst Place, 0.6km 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 1QY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 27.2% 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 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00155727 (shared with 62 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 1QY. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 394,950

3 sales · Mean £ 396,650

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

RH4 1QY has low crime rates — 26 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.2 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.4 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.1 km
  • Fairdene Guest House0.5 km
  • The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Watermill Inn0.6 km
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.8 km
  • Surrey Yeoman0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Burgundy & Black0.9 km
  • Chifan0.5 km
  • Cups & Co0.9 km
  • Deepdene/Knox0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Cocoa island ltd0.9 km
  • Cook0.9 km
  • Dorking Service Station0.5 km
  • Gastronomically Yours0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Dorking Kebab0.7 km
  • Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Chimes for Lunch0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking Deepdene0.4 km
  • Dorking Station0.6 km
  • Dorking1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Spital Heath0.0 km
  • Cemetery0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Deepdene Avenue0.3 km
  • Council Offices0.3 km