Fairfield Drive is in Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH4 1JH is located in the Dorking North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Drive, Dorking, RH4 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH4 1JQ, RH4 1LN, RH4 1JG, RH4 1LL, RH4 1LJ, RH4 1BJ, RH4 1JE, RH4 1JF, RH4 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH4 1JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH4 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 43.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 39.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 10.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 49.4% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.5% | 90.3% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 83% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 83.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Drive was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.7% higher than the Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley and the 30th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-10-18 | £809,151 |
| 64 Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2024-06-14 | £836,576 |
| 34 Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-09-07 | £674,699 |
| 62 Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-12-16 | £521,037 |
| 34 Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-05-28 | £562,081 |
RH4 1JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Nursery School West Street , RH4 1BY | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School St Paul's Road West , RH4 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Norfolk Road , RH4 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School West Bank , RH4 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Hill School London Road , Mickleham RH5 6EA | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster's Kitchen | 7/8 New Parade, London Road | 368 yd | |
| Deepdene/Knox | Unit 182, 285-293 High Street | 404 yd | |
| Colairos | Station Kiosk, Station Approach | 409 yd | |
| Dorking KFC | 348-350 High Street | 448 yd | |
| Chifan | 8-10 Reigate Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Yeoman | 220 High Street | 591 yd | |
| The White Hart | The White Hart Inn (Ph), 5 Dene Street | 660 yd | |
| 45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge | 45 Dene Street | 747 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head (Ph), 11 South Street | 909 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | The Spotted Dog (Ph), 42-46 South Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Fella | 304 High Street | 463 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 292-294 High Street | 509 yd | |
| Subway | 182 High Street | 590 yd | |
| Fireaway Dorking | 186 High Street | 631 yd | |
| Chimes for Lunch | 21a St Martins Walk | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Reigate Road | 668 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 St Martins Walk | 672 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street | 824 yd | |
| Waitrose - Dorking | 48-52 South Street | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcombe School ASHCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Dorking) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Dorking Sports Centre REIGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Meadowbank Recreation Ground PARKWAY | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Meadowbank Football Ground (Dorking Wanderers) MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 607 yd |
| Dorking Fc (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Dorking Cricket Club PIXHAM SPORTS GROUND PIXHAM SPORTS GROUND PIXHAM LANE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Friends Provident Insurance PIXHAM END PIXHAM END PIXHAM LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 768 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Primary School RANMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 922 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 922 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 902 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.