Roses Cottages is in Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH4 1QL 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 Roses Cottages, Dorking, RH4 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH4 3HB, RH4 3HU, RH4 3HX, RH4 2HB, RH4 2HD, RH4 3HT, RH4 3HL, RH4 3HA, RH4 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH4 1QL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 56.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 37.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 40.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.6% | 52.3% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
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.
In the area around RH4 1QL this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 56.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 87.5% | 83.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 82.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roses Cottages was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Dorking North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roses Cottages has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dorking North and the 76th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Roses Cottages, Dorking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-10-07 | £392,271 |
| 5 Roses Cottages, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-07-06 | £436,568 |
| 17 Roses Cottages, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2021-06-30 | £340,505 |
| 4 Roses Cottages, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-05-19 | £465,278 |
| 6 Roses Cottages, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2015-05-01 | £500,435 |
RH4 1QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Nursery School West Street , RH4 1BY | 4out of 4 | 70 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Norfolk Road , RH4 3JA | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW | 3out of 4 | 722 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 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School School Lane , RH4 3QF | 1out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School West Bank , RH4 3DG | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST | - not rated | 5,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Brasserie | Highland Cottage, Junction Road | 36 yd | |
| Calli's Corner | 66 South Street | 71 yd | |
| Peppe's Cafe | 72 South Street | 71 yd | |
| Monica's Deli | 20 West Street | 116 yd | |
| Chilli & Spice | 84 South Street | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old House | Old House At Home (Ph), 24 West Street | 123 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms (Ph), 45 West Street | 145 yd | |
| The Star | The Star (Ph), 36 West Street | 145 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | The Spotted Dog (Ph), 42-46 South Street | 154 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head (Ph), 11 South Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 48 South Street | 104 yd | |
| New Yicken | 104-106 South Street | 127 yd | |
| Jax | 122 South Street | 200 yd | |
| Crostinies | 3 Queens Crescent, Horsham Road | 433 yd | |
| Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd | 1 Queen'sCrescent | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose - Dorking | 48-52 South Street | 154 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Vincent House, Vincent Works, Vincent Lane | 217 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street | 323 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 St Martins Walk | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking Fc (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Meadowbank Football Ground (Dorking Wanderers) MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| The Priory School WEST BANK | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Meadowbank Recreation Ground PARKWAY | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Dorking) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Primary School RANMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Dorking Sports Centre REIGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Ashcombe School ASHCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.