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RH5

DORKING

Surrey, South East, England

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RH5 covers DORKING in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £729,194
1yr change ▼ 1.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£729,194

▼ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

154% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

221 Mbps

Property Prices in RH5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH5 is £729,194, which is 19% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH5 cost 154.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH5 have fallen 1.3% 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 £1,041,939 205
Semi-detached £559,073 146
Terraced £426,043 97
Flat £300,898 76
All types £729,194 574

5-Year Price History

£719K £724K £729K £734K £739K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
RGS Surrey Hills Other Not inspected mi
St Teresa's School Other Not inspected mi
Hurtwood House School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

134,284

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH5 are 221.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 76% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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221.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

50%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH5 is collected by Waverley. The Band D rate is £2,263/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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RH5 — DORKING

Area Summary

RH5 (DORKING) offers above-average property prices (£729,194, 154% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (221 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH5 DORKING

What is the average house price in RH5 DORKING?
The average house price in RH5 (DORKING) is £729,194, based on 574 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 154% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is RH5 DORKING a safe area to live?
Crime in RH5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH5 DORKING?
The population of RH5 (DORKING) is approximately 134,284 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH5?
The average broadband download speed in RH5 is 221 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 50%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH5 DORKING?
There are 9 schools in or near RH5. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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