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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

RH42HT

St Pauls Road West

RH43AE

Hampstead Road

RH42AT

Tower Hill

RH41AT

High Street

RH54BZ

Deepdene Avenue

RH42AP

Tower Hill

RH41AE

Lyons Court

RH54AG

South Drive

RH42AR

Tower Hill

RH42QR

South Street

RH42JA

Horsham Road

RH42JF

Cliftonville

RH41QX

High Street

RH42HU

St Pauls Road West

RH43DT

Glebe Road

RH43BN

Coldharbour Lane

RH42AL

Tower Hill

RH43FY

Vincent Gardens

RH41GN

High Street

RH42EX

South Street

RH54BS

Overdale

RH54AF

Deepdene Avenue

RH42JU

South Street

RH42EG

Rosehill

RH41BG

High Street

RH54BW

Punchbowl Lane

RH41QJ

Vincents Walk

RH42HD

South Street

RH54BH

Deepdene Wood

RH43HS

Arundel Road

RH43BS

Nower Road

RH43DS

Glebe Road

RH43RJ

Lowburys

RH42JJ

Orchard Way

RH43HQ

Vincent Lane

RH43EL

Barrington Court

RH42LF

St Pauls Road West

RH54GE

Deepdene Avenue

RH42BZ

Dene Street

RH41SN

Curtis Road

RH42DD

Marlborough Hill

RH42AZ

Tower Hill Road

RH42ER

Rose Hill Arch Mews

RH43HB

Junction Road

RH43AP

Ridgeway Road

RH54AS

Ladyegate Road

RH43HT

Mount Street

RH43DH

West Bank

RH54BP

Punchbowl Lane

RH43EN

Knoll Road

RH43JA

Norfolk Road

RH43AH

Hampstead Road

RH54DZ

Cleeve Road

RH42AG

Harrow Road East

RH42AS

Tower Hill

RH42AD

South Terrace

RH42HZ

Horsham Road

RH42JZ

South Street

RH43JD

Vincent Lane

RH42BF

Hazelwood

RH42HS

St Pauls Road West

RH41QB

Reigate Road

RH43BZ

West Bank

RH54BJ

Punchbowl Lane

RH43BH

Harrow Road West

RH54BL

Park Copse

RH43ES

Knoll Road

RH43AR

Harrow Road West

RH43FZ

Sun Row

RH41PA

Reigate Road

RH42HQ

South Street

RH54AR

Ladyegate Road

RH42HA

Vincent Walk

RH42BP

Cotmandene

RH43EJ

Barrington Road

RH42BS

Heath Hill

RH54GF

Deepdene Avenue

RH42YY

South Street

RH42JG

Clifton Terrace

RH42HX

Townfield Road

Data Sources

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