Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

WEST BANK, RH4 3BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK, RH4 3BZ.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH4 3BZ 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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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RH4 3BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £583k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £583k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

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

RH4 3BZ is a sought-after residential area on West Bank, 0.6km from Rose Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking South ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 3BZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £583k, up 13.7% 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 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00155751 (shared with 14 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 3BZ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 604,000

4 sales · Mean £ 592,750

Detached

£ 619,000

1 sales · Mean £ 619,000

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

RH4 3BZ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order10
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils0.2 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking

Good372 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.3 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Cocoa island ltd1.0 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Gastronomically Yours1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine0.4 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Mullins Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.7 km
  • Burgundy & Black1.0 km
  • Capers0.8 km
  • Cosy Moose0.8 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Claremont Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • The Waltons0.6 km
  • White Horse Hotel / The Dozen1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge1.0 km
  • Bulls Head0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The Old House0.7 km
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose - Dorking0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd0.3 km
  • Crostinies0.3 km
  • Jax0.5 km
  • New Yicken0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking0.8 km
  • Dorking West1.2 km
  • Dorking Deepdene1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Townfield Court0.3 km
  • Townfield Court0.3 km
  • The Priory School0.3 km
  • Rose Hill0.4 km
  • Harrow Road West0.4 km