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Dorking South

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About

Dorking South lies within the Mole Valley district on the southern side of Dorking town. The area combines housing, local shops and stretches of green space, with the River Mole running nearby. Two railway stations sit within a short walk of each other — Dorking Deepdene on the North Downs Line and the main Dorking station on the Mole Valley route — providing regular rail links to surrounding towns and to London. Local streets contain a mix of housing types and small commercial parades that serve everyday needs.

Community facilities include primary schools, a community centre and sports pitches, and clubs for football and cricket. Pubs and independent shops cluster close to the centre and a weekly market in the town centre is within easy walking distance. Footpaths lead from the southern streets up to the chalk slopes of the North Downs, giving direct access to longer rides and walks across the Surrey Hills. The built environment shifts over short distances, from Victorian terraces to mid-20th-century estates, reflecting phases of local development.

Area overview

On average Dorking South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorking South is £77,396 per year. There are 5 schools in Dorking South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dorking South is home to around 7,323 people, with a population density of about 1,823.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorking South Population
7,323
Population density
1,823.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.22(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-17%)
Public order
9.42(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+46%)
Shoplifting
8.33(+4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,063
82.81%
Other White
575
7.85%
Other Asian
92
1.26%
Irish
89
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
1%
Total population: 7,322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,955
48.51%
Level 3 (A level)
861
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
767
12.59%
No qualifications
713
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 6,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,183
36.99%
Owns with a mortgage
939
29.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
17.51%
Other social rented
368
11.51%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.13%
Total households: 3,198

Property prices in Dorking South

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £452,900 in Dorking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £2,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorking South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£572,500
Terraced16£472,900
Detached17£910,000
Flats35£290,500

10 years median price trend in Dorking South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorking South.

All postcodes in Dorking South

RH41DB

West Street

RH43HF

Vincent Lane

RH43SA

Vincent Lane

RH41BL

West Street

RH42FT

Elizabeth Cottages

RH42HP

St Pauls Mews

RH42DU

Dene Street

RH43DA

Nower Close East

RH54AP

Deepdene Park Road

RH41AB

High Street

RH43HE

Vincent Lane

RH42AU

Harrow Road East

RH43AX

Horsham Road

RH54EB

Park Copse

RH42EA

Rosehill

RH43AA

Vincent Drive

RH43BF

Highacre

RH43HN

Vincent Lane

RH42AA

Horsham Road

RH42EH

Cedar Close

RH43EU

Roman Road

RH42BY

Cleardene

RH42HB

Vincent Mews

RH43AY

Ridgeway Road

RH43HP

Howard Road

RH43DG

West Bank

RH42JD

Horsham Road

RH43EF

Sondes Farm

RH42JQ

Horsham Road

RH42BA

Elmhurst Drive

RH42QJ

Chart Lane

RH54AX

Ladyegate Close

RH42EP

South Street

RH42EL

South Street

RH43AD

Falkland Road

RH42AY

Tower Hill Road

RH42DL

Marlborough Road

RH43EH

Ridgeway Road

RH42DG

Beresford Road

RH42LD

Victoria Terrace

RH42FZ

Vincent Walk

RH42DR

Dene Street

RH42JL

Horsham Road

RH54BN

Punchbowl Lane

RH43ET

Roman Road

RH41BD

High Street

RH42DS

Horsham Road

RH42BJ

Moores Road

RH42FX

White Horse Mews

RH42JY

Chartwood Place

RH54BQ

Deepdene Wood

RH42HN

Rose Hill

RH42PH

Flint Hill

RH43DY

Marley Rise

RH42DW

Dene Street

RH41SF

High Street

RH42DE

Beresford Road

RH42JP

Dorking South

RH43BL

Coldharbour Lane

RH42BT

Cotmandene

RH43AF

Hampstead Road

RH41SD

Reigate Road

RH54ED

Punchbowl Lane

RH43AJ

Ridgeway Road

RH42AJ

Tower Hill

RH42AX

Harrow Road East

RH43HZ

Vincent Lane

RH54BB

Deepdene Drive

RH54AN

Deepdene Park Road

RH54BY

Glenwood

RH41AZ

High Street

RH42BX

Chart Lane

RH42DB

Dene Street

RH42HR

St Pauls Road East

RH43HW

Vincent Lane

RH42EF

Peacock Walk

RH42JS

Dorking South

RH43BU

Hampstead Lane

RH42EB

Upper Rose Hill

RH54AD

Deepdene Drive

RH41SY

Hill View

RH42JR

Dorking South

RH54AQ

Deepdene Drive

RH54EA

Punchbowl Lane

RH42ED

Rosehill

RH42BN

Cotmandene

RH42DF

Beresford Road

RH43EW

Knoll Road

RH42BB

Priory Court

RH43DN

Vaughan Way

RH43BG

Priory Close

RH43DJ

Nower Road

RH43AN

Ridgeway Drive

RH42EQ

Rosehill

RH42BE

The Pines

RH43BX

Nower Road

RH42BL

Cotmandene

RH43JB

Vincent Road

RH42HF

South Street

RH43EB

Westcott Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.