RH4 2FY is a sought-after residential area on Paper Mews, 0.3km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RH4 2FY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. 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 2FY are sourced from Output Area E00155741 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PAPER MEWS, RH4 2FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPER MEWS, RH4 2FY.
463
39
£ 59,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 2FY 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
RH4 2FY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 2FY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 197,500
4 sales · Mean £ 189,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH4 2FY is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
The Ashcombe School
Dorking Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.1 km
- The Waltons0.6 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
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 & Black0.3 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Oxfam0.3 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.3 km
- Cook0.3 km
- Dorking Service Station0.2 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.2 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.1 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- The Old House0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Dorking Kebab0.1 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.0 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking0.5 km
- Dorking Deepdene0.6 km
- Dorking West0.9 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
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Postcode Profile: RH42FY · Data under Open Government Licence