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RH4

DORKING

Surrey, South East, England

RH4 encompasses DORKING and its surrounding areas in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £588,774
1yr change ▲ 12.3%
Crime 58% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£588,774

▲ 12.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

105% above national avg

Crime Rate

34.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

58% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in RH4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH4 is £588,774, broadly in line with the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH4 cost 105.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH4 have risen 12.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,005,091 121
Semi-detached £586,230 157
Terraced £487,482 173
Flat £301,678 221
All types £588,774 740

5-Year Price History

£557K £575K £592K £609K £626K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 34.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH4 has a crime rate well 58% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH4 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Dorking Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Ashcombe School Secondary Not inspected mi
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

88,709

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH4 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH4 is collected by Mole Valley. The Band D rate is £2,194/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RH4 — DORKING

Area Summary

RH4 (DORKING) offers above-average property prices (£588,774, 105% above national average), low crime (58% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH4 DORKING

What is the average house price in RH4 DORKING?
The average house price in RH4 (DORKING) is £588,774, based on 740 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 105% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.3% over the past year.
Is RH4 DORKING a safe area to live?
Crime in RH4 is significantly below the national average (34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH4 DORKING?
The population of RH4 (DORKING) is approximately 88,709 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH4?
The average broadband download speed in RH4 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH4 DORKING?
There are 9 schools in or near RH4. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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