RH4 3GD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sondes Place, 0.2km from Milton Heath in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for RH4 3GD are sourced from Output Area E00155728 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SONDES PLACE, RH4 3GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SONDES PLACE, RH4 3GD.
318
49
£ 62,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 3GD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH4 3GD combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 3GD. The average age is 48.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,565,000
8 sales · Mean £ 1,349,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 3GD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Dorking Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- The Old House0.9 km
- The Queens Head1.0 km
- The Cricketers1.0 km
- The Star0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.9 km
- Johnston Cafe0.8 km
- Monica's Deli1.0 km
- New Dorking Cantonese1.0 km
- Peppe's Cafe1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bradshaws Newsagent1.0 km
- Cobbetts Real Ales Ltd0.9 km
- The Vineyard1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Crostinies1.0 km
- Jax1.0 km
- New Yicken1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking West1.0 km
- Dorking1.1 km
- Dorking Deepdene2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sondes Place Drive0.4 km
- Sondes Place Drive0.4 km
- Milton Court0.4 km
- Milton Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH43GD · Data under Open Government Licence