Postcode RH4 1BZ is located in an urban city, within the Dorking North ward of Mole Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Dorking North & Westhumble area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorking North & Westhumble is £68,465 per year. The nearest station is Dorking (Deepdene), about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meadowbank Park.
Dorking North & Westhumble has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Dorking North & Westhumble has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dorking North & Westhumble is £68,465 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from RH4 1BZ.
Dorking North & Westhumble near RH4 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorking (Deepdene) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dorking (Deepdene) | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking (Deepdene) |
| 0.5 mi | Dorking West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking West |
| 0.6 mi | Dorking | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meadowbank Park | Large | Walking directions to Meadowbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cotmandene | Medium | Walking directions to Cotmandene |
| 0.2 mi | Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £521 per square foot) in Dorking North area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £885,500 | £543 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £580,000 | £582 |
| Terraced | 41 | £465,000 | £559 |
| Flats | 37 | £255,000 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £845,000 | £258,750 | £522,500 | £447,500 |
| 2017 | £705,000 | £250,000 | £483,129 | £430,625 |
| 2018 | £730,000 | £250,000 | £490,000 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | £650,000 | £255,000 | £537,000 | £402,500 |
| 2020 | £790,000 | £290,000 | £516,500 | £411,250 |
| 2021 | £746,105 | £265,000 | £516,500 | £422,500 |
| 2022 | £800,500 | £257,000 | £535,000 | £466,500 |
| 2023 | £815,000 | £283,025 | £524,500 | £471,250 |
| 2024 | £912,500 | £267,250 | £545,000 | £517,500 |
| 2025 | £785,000 | £255,000 | £560,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | £975,000 | £255,375 | £575,000 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £526 | £435 | £464 | £457 |
| 2017 | £504 | £422 | £496 | £447 |
| 2018 | £499 | £472 | £502 | £481 |
| 2019 | £428 | £423 | £511 | £467 |
| 2020 | £553 | £455 | £487 | £476 |
| 2021 | £525 | £438 | £546 | £509 |
| 2022 | £590 | £478 | £559 | £522 |
| 2023 | £590 | £470 | £525 | £507 |
| 2024 | £522 | £465 | £550 | £541 |
| 2025 | £585 | £401 | £571 | £569 |
| 2026 | £521 | £438 | £614 | £501 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 1BZ.
In the RH4 1BZ postcode area, located within Dorking North & Westhumble, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH4 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rise & Shine | 191-193 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1RU | Walking directions to Rise & Shine |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | 7 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.1 mi | Eco Be | 23 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT | Walking directions to Eco Be |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 336,344,346 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1RD | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Mole Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH4 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elsie Rosam
Dorking North - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Coghlan
Dorking and Horley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH4 1BZ records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around RH4 1BZ in Dorking North & Westhumble is £470,000 (about £521 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RH4 1BZ, including Dorking Nursery School (Outstanding), The Ashcombe School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH4 1BZ is Dorking (Deepdene), about 727 m away.
RH4 1BZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dorking and Horley covering RH4 1BZ is Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elsie Rosam (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.