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.
RH4 2LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH4 2LH.
279
46
£ 53,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Unified Academy
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Chart Down News0.8 km
- Oaks Convenience Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RH42LH · Data under Open Government Licence