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RH4 1UP

Parsonage Square

Dorking North

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Overview

Postcode RH4 1UP 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 West, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Dorking North & Westhumble has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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 124 ft away from RH4 1UP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Dorking West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH4 1UP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Dorking West

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking West
0.7 mi

Dorking (Deepdene)

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking (Deepdene)
0.8 mi

Dorking

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH4 1UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeadowbank ParkLargeWalking directions to Meadowbank Park
0.4 miCotmandeneMediumWalking directions to Cotmandene
0.4 miDorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
7,784.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.99(+32%)
Shoplifting
27.76(+248%)
Public order
23.49(+287%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.64(+68%)
Other theft
15.66(+179%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
85.4%
Other White
29
10.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.73%
Other
2
0.73%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
39%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.6%
No qualifications
32
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
41
26.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.48%
Other forms of private rent
13
8.44%
Other social rented
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 1UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 1UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2026Apartment 4, Chapel Mews, 48 - 51, Church Street, Dorking, RH4 1DGFlatsLeasehold£310,000
13 Aug 202514, Myrtle Road, Dorking, RH4 1DQTerracedFreehold£385,000
21 Apr 202623, Canterbury Court, Dorking, RH4 1HHFlatsLeasehold£125,000
17 Feb 202638, Canterbury Court, Dorking, RH4 1HHFlatsLeasehold£185,000
28 Jul 202520, Canterbury Court, Dorking, RH4 1HHFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the RH4 1UP postcode area, located within Dorking North & Westhumble, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH4 1UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryDorking Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH4 1UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH4 1UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitrose48-52 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2HQWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miSainsbury's30-38 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miTriangle Store2 Ranmore Road, Dorking, RH4 1HDWalking directions to Triangle Store
0.2 miEco Be23 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UTWalking directions to Eco Be
0.2 miCook7 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UTWalking directions to Cook

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 1UP, 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 009CE01030534
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about RH4 1UP

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

The area around RH4 1UP 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.

What is the average house price near RH4 1UP?

The median sale price around RH4 1UP 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 1UP?

There are 7 schools close to RH4 1UP, including Dorking Nursery School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Martin's CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH4 1UP?

The closest station to RH4 1UP is Dorking West, about 521 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH4 1UP?

RH4 1UP 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dorking and Horley covering RH4 1UP 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.