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About

Dorking North & Westhumble is a residential area on the northern edge of the Surrey town, characterised by its proximity to the North Downs. The landscape is defined by wooded hillsides and the River Mole, which runs through the valley. Housing includes a mix of older properties and newer developments, set along quiet, leafy roads.

The area is notable for its direct access to Box Hill, a significant part of the Surrey Hills. The steep western slopes of the hill rise immediately from the edge of Westhumble, with the famous stepping stones crossing the river at its base. The local railway station provides a direct link to London.

Area overview

On average Dorking North & Westhumble has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorking North & Westhumble is £68,465 per year. There are 4 schools in Dorking North & Westhumble: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dorking North & Westhumble is home to around 6,341 people, with a population density of about 461.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorking North & Westhumble Population
6,341
Population density
461.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.55(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.45(-32%)
Public order
8.2(+34%)
Shoplifting
7.57(-6%)
Burglary
6.47(+148%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,390
85.02%
Other White
471
7.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
70
1.1%
Irish
59
0.93%
Other Asian
53
0.84%
Total population: 6,340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,695
50.57%
Level 3 (A level)
786
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
691
12.97%
No qualifications
486
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
355
6.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,086
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
977
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
16.63%
Other social rented
180
6.34%
Other forms of private rent
86
3.03%
Total households: 2,838

Property prices in Dorking North & Westhumble

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Dorking North & Westhumble area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorking North & Westhumble in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorking North & Westhumble over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£875,000
Flats18£286,500
Semi-Detached9£540,000
Terraced32£487,500

10 years median price trend in Dorking North & Westhumble

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorking North & Westhumble.

All postcodes in Dorking North & Westhumble

RH49NB

High Street

RH56EH

London Road

RH41DT

Mint Gardens

RH41HZ

Limeway Terrace

RH41JT

Hart Gardens

RH41RP

High Street

RH41UP

Parsonage Square

RH42YJ

High Street

RH49PA

Dorking North

RH49SQ

Dorking North

RH56DF

Downs Road

RH41BZ

High Street

RH41AJ

Chalkpit Lane

RH41DX

Mill Lane

RH41GL

Dorking North

RH41NE

Yew Tree Road

RH41PP

Chester Close

RH41UG

Heron Court

RH49BH

High Street

RH56DU

Old London Road

RH41PN

Swan Mill Gardens

RH41PS

Leslie Road

RH41PU

Pixham Lane

RH43YR

High Street

RH49SD

Dorking North

RH49TH

Dorking North

RH49TW

Dorking North

RH56AN

Chapel Lane

RH56BY

Old London Road

RH56DJ

Old London Road

RH41UW

Dorking North

RH43DX

Westfield Gardens

RH43NB

Westcott Road

RH49UE

Dorking North

RH56EL

Byttom Hill

RH49SW

Dorking North

RH49TL

Dorking North

RH41GJ

Parsonage Square

RH49SU

Dorking North

RH56AF

Westhumble Street

RH56BT

Westhumble Street

RH43GA

Hanover Court

RH41ED

Station Road

RH41GR

Dorking North

RH41HY

Masons Paddock

RH41PG

Pixham Lane

RH49ST

Dorking North

RH49UG

Dorking North

RH54YG

High Street

RH56DG

Lodgebottom Road

RH41DN

North Street

RH41LF

Rothes Road

RH41BJ

Tutts Close

RH41JW

Rothes Road

RH41LH

London Road

RH41QY

Ashurst Place

RH41DR

Archway Place

RH41EE

Spring Gardens

RH41JN

Rothes Road

RH41LT

Calvert Road

RH41PW

Leslie Road

RH41SH

Reigate Road

RH41SR

Deepdene Avenue

RH49TS

Dorking North

RH49TU

Dorking North

RH49SJ

Dorking North

RH56ES

Swanworth Lane

RH37YN

High Street

RH41ER

Chalkpit Lane

RH56BU

Camilla Drive

RH41GP

Lincoln Road

RH41LD

Rothes Road

RH41LP

Chichester Close

RH41NB

Ashcombe Road

RH41ST

Deepdene Avenue Road

RH49LG

High Street

RH49SP

Dorking North

RH56EJ

Flint Cottages

RH41LR

Chichester Road

RH41SS

Deepdene Avenue

RH49LY

High Street

RH49FX

High Street

RH41JS

Hart Road

RH41LB

Rothes Road

RH41QP

London Road

RH41PQ

Pixham Lane

RH49AF

High Street

RH56BQ

Crabtree Lane

RH56BZ

Downs Road

RH41BX

Archway Mews

RH41EQ

Beech Close

RH41HS

Fraser Gardens

RH41QQ

Ansell Road

RH49PL

Dorking North

RH49SX

Dorking North

RH41LS

Calvert Road

RH41QA

Lincoln Road

RH41QF

Reigate Road

RH41SL

Dorking North

RH49TJ

Dorking North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.