Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

PAPER MEWS, RH4 2FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPER MEWS, RH4 2FY.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order37
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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The Ashcombe School

Good1476 pupils0.6 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.4 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 House0.1 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 & Black0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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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
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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
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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
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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