RH4 9SD is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Dorking in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Dorking North ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH4, RH4 9SD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9SD are sourced from Output Area E00155727 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH4 9SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH4 9SD.
388
45
£ 62,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH4 9SD 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.
Area Character
RH4 9SD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 9SD. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH4 9SD has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
The Ashcombe School
Dorking Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
Unified Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Fairdene Guest House0.2 km
- The Waltons0.8 km
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel0.6 km
- White Horse Hotel / The Dozen0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Watermill Inn1.0 km
- 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge0.5 km
- Bulls Head0.7 km
- Surrey Yeoman0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Mulberry & Thyme Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Mullins Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Aroma Ristorante Italiano0.8 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering1.0 km
- Burgundy & Black0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Waitrose - Dorking0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- Cocoa island ltd0.5 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Dorking Service Station0.2 km
- Gastronomically Yours0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Dorking Kebab0.4 km
- Royal Chicken and Pizza / Just Eat0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorking Deepdene0.4 km
- Dorking Station0.7 km
- Dorking0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Moores Road0.2 km
- London Road0.2 km
- Moores Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH49SD · Data under Open Government Licence