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RH4 2JW

Harrowgate Gardens

Dorking South

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Overview

Postcode RH4 2JW 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 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Dorking South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dorking South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Dorking South is £77,396 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from RH4 2JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Dorking South near RH4 2JW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH4 2JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Dorking West

N/A

Walking directions to Dorking West

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
8,338.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.82(-12%)
Public order
10.91(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+44%)
Burglary
4.36(+68%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(+18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
83.15%
Other White
29
10.39%
Other Asian
6
2.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.79%
Other
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
47.49%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.63%
No qualifications
31
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.39%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
39.53%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Other social rented
23
17.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.28%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Dorking South

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£491
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £753K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£952,500£564
Semi-Detached12£535,000£516
Terraced12£366,500£579
Flats27£300,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorking South

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 2JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH4 2JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 20252, Harrowgate Gardens, Dorking, RH4 2JWTerracedFreehold£280,000
22 Oct 20252, The Bush Inn, 10 - 11, Horsham Road, Dorking, RH4 2JLFlatsLeasehold£392,500
13 Feb 202610, Knoll Road, Dorking, RH4 3EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 2, 8, Knoll Road, Dorking, RH4 3EWFlatsLeasehold£353,000
30 Jun 2025Lauderdale, Harrow Road West, Dorking, RH4 3BADetachedFreehold£910,000

Schools

In the RH4 2JW postcode area, located within Dorking South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH4 2JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPowell Corderoy Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH4 2JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH4 2JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidlVincent Lane, Dorking, RH4 3JDWalking directions to Lidl

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 2JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Wright

Dorking South - 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 SouthE05015348
ParishMole Valley, unparished areaE43000139
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dorking SouthE02006371
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mole Valley 010BE01030536
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH4 2JW

Is RH4 2JW (Dorking South) safe?

The area around RH4 2JW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near RH4 2JW?

The median sale price around RH4 2JW in Dorking South is £395,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH4 2JW?

There are 7 schools close to RH4 2JW, including St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Powell Corderoy Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH4 2JW?

The closest station to RH4 2JW is Dorking West, about 1,544 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH4 2JW?

RH4 2JW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH4 2JW (Dorking South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dorking and Horley covering RH4 2JW is Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Wright (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.