Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

RH4 2LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH4 2LH.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH4 2LH — age 46, 84% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2LH is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Tower Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, RH4 2LH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 2LH are sourced from Output Area E00155790 (shared with 12 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 2LH. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

RH4 2LH has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.1 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.3 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Chart Down News0.8 km
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking1.6 km
  • Dorking West2.2 km
  • Dorking Deepdene2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Flint Hill Close0.0 km
  • Flint Hill Close0.1 km
  • Ridgeway Road0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Road0.2 km
  • Glory Mead0.3 km