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RH4 1LR

Chichester Road

Dorking North

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Overview

Postcode RH4 1LR 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below 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, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Dorking North & Westhumble has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dorking North & Westhumble has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Dorking North & Westhumble is £68,465 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from RH4 1LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Dorking North & Westhumble near RH4 1LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dorking located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH4 1LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Dorking

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking
0.3 mi

Dorking (Deepdene)

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking (Deepdene)
0.7 mi

Dorking West

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH4 1LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
530.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.07(+71%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.56(-45%)
Burglary
11.24(+332%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+52%)
Public order
3.51(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
92.15%
Other White
19
5.74%
Irish
4
1.21%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
56.16%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.96%
No qualifications
13
4.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.71%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
61.42%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.28%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.57%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Dorking North

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£521
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £646K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorking North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£885,500£543
Semi-Detached29£580,000£582
Terraced41£465,000£559
Flats37£255,000£433

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorking North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorking North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorking North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorking North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorking North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 1LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 1LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 20255, Lincoln Road, Dorking, RH4 1TEOtherLeasehold£183,750
28 Nov 202528, Lincoln Road, Dorking, RH4 1TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
14 Nov 2025Ground Floor, 6, Lincoln Road, Dorking, RH4 1TDFlatsLeasehold£360,000
29 Jul 202532, Lincoln Road, Dorking, RH4 1TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
12 Mar 202513, Croft Avenue, Dorking, RH4 1LNDetachedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the RH4 1LR postcode area, located within Dorking North & Westhumble, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH4 1LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Ashcombe SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miNurseryDorking Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH4 1LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH4 1LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyLondon Road, Mole Valley, RH4 1JAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mole Valley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,010
Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH4 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elsie Rosam

Dorking North - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Chris Coghlan

Dorking and Horley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMole ValleyE07000210
Parliamentary ConstituencyDorking and HorleyE14001201
WardDorking NorthE05015347
ParishMole Valley, unparished areaE43000139
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dorking North & WesthumbleE02006370
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mole Valley 009BE01030533
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH4 1LR

Is RH4 1LR (Dorking North & Westhumble) safe?

The area around RH4 1LR records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near RH4 1LR?

The median sale price around RH4 1LR in Dorking North & Westhumble is £470,000 (about £521 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH4 1LR?

There are 3 schools close to RH4 1LR, including The Ashcombe School (Good), St Martin's CofE Primary School and Dorking Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH4 1LR?

The closest station to RH4 1LR is Dorking, about 240 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH4 1LR?

RH4 1LR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH4 1LR (Dorking North & Westhumble) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dorking and Horley covering RH4 1LR is Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elsie Rosam (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.