Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

HARDY CLOSE, RH5 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDY CLOSE, RH5 4AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH5 4AU 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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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH5 4AU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £267k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 82.6% year-on-year.

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

RH5 4AU is a sought-after residential area on Hardy Close, 0.4km from Holmwood, North in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, RH5 4AU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 82.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH5 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00155797 (shared with 10 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 RH5 4AU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 238,500

8 sales · Mean £ 228,763

Terraced

£ 372,000

2 sales · Mean £ 372,000

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

RH5 4AU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.6 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking2.5 km
  • Dorking West3.0 km
  • Dorking Deepdene3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Spook Hill0.5 km
  • Post Office0.5 km