Postcode RH4 2DL is located in an urban city, within the Dorking South ward of Mole Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Dorking South area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorking South is £77,396 per year. The nearest station is Dorking West, 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 South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Dorking South has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dorking South is £77,396 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from RH4 2DL.
Dorking South near RH4 2DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorking West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dorking West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking West |
| 0.6 mi | Dorking (Deepdene) | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking (Deepdene) |
| 0.7 mi | Dorking | N/A | Walking directions to Dorking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meadowbank Park | Large | Walking directions to Meadowbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cotmandene | Medium | Walking directions to Cotmandene |
| 0.4 mi | Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Dorking Rec - Meadowbank Recreation Ground |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £491 per square foot) in Dorking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £952,500 | £564 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £535,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 12 | £366,500 | £579 |
| Flats | 27 | £300,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £955,000 | £299,000 | £410,000 | £333,000 |
| 2017 | £865,000 | £260,000 | £462,500 | £338,000 |
| 2018 | £870,000 | £257,000 | £542,500 | £407,750 |
| 2019 | £860,000 | £311,250 | £506,250 | £441,950 |
| 2020 | £875,000 | £254,000 | £465,000 | £385,000 |
| 2021 | £822,500 | £290,000 | £585,000 | £387,500 |
| 2022 | £922,000 | £290,000 | £523,000 | £450,000 |
| 2023 | £1,052,500 | £335,500 | £545,000 | £372,500 |
| 2024 | £955,000 | £258,000 | £525,000 | £425,525 |
| 2025 | £987,500 | £290,500 | £587,500 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £980,000 | £291,250 | £415,000 | £429,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £410 | £428 | £443 | £419 |
| 2017 | £458 | £445 | £459 | £412 |
| 2018 | £483 | £442 | £453 | £449 |
| 2019 | £475 | £411 | £482 | £454 |
| 2020 | £481 | £402 | £499 | £411 |
| 2021 | £514 | £427 | £493 | £451 |
| 2022 | £611 | £449 | £520 | £528 |
| 2023 | £581 | £460 | £589 | £456 |
| 2024 | £562 | £425 | £523 | £472 |
| 2025 | £558 | £426 | £516 | £521 |
| 2026 | £882 | £435 | £465 | £624 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 2DL.
In the RH4 2DL postcode area, located within Dorking South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH4 2DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Eco Be | 23 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT | Walking directions to Eco Be |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | 7 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.1 mi | Rise & Shine | 191-193 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1RU | Walking directions to Rise & Shine |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 48-52 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2HQ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 2DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Wright
Dorking South - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Coghlan
Dorking and Horley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH4 2DL records about 49 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RH4 2DL in Dorking South is £395,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RH4 2DL, including Dorking Nursery School (Outstanding), St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH4 2DL is Dorking West, about 856 m away.
RH4 2DL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,224 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 2DL is Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Wright (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.