Horsham Road is in Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH4 2DS is located in the Dorking South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsham Road, Dorking, RH4 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH4 2AA, RH4 3EJ, RH4 3EL, RH4 2JD, RH4 3AH, RH4 2JA, RH4 2HZ, RH4 2HU, RH4 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH4 2DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.7% | 39.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65% | 65.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 26.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 11.3% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 91.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 85.5% | 79.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 78.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsham Road was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Dorking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsham Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dorking North and the 48th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Clifton Heights Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-07-21 | £205,640 |
| 22 Clifton Heights Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2009-05-21 | £77,717 |
| 18 Clifton Heights Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2008-12-09 | £99,881 |
| 23 Clifton Heights Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £57,000 | 2008-11-14 | £81,164 |
RH4 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 632 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School St Paul's Road West , RH4 2HS | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,599 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 | 5,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST | - not rated | 5,437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrel Restaurant | 77 South Street | 350 yd | |
| Kokoro Dorking | 22 South Street | 356 yd | |
| Holme Stores | 41 South Street | 506 yd | |
| Chilli & Spice | 84 South Street | 532 yd | |
| New Dorking Cantonese | The Old Haunt, 96 South Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head (Ph), Horsham Road | 229 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers (Ph), 81 South Street | 350 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | The Spotted Dog (Ph), 42-46 South Street | 698 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head (Ph), 11 South Street | 709 yd | |
| The Old House | Old House At Home (Ph), 24 West Street | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd | 1 Queen'sCrescent | 219 yd | |
| Crostinies | 3 Queens Crescent, Horsham Road | 228 yd | |
| Jax | 122 South Street | 455 yd | |
| New Yicken | 104-106 South Street | 532 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 48 South Street | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Vincent House, Vincent Works, Vincent Lane | 561 yd | |
| Waitrose - Dorking | 48-52 South Street | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street | 769 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 St Martins Walk | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking Lawn Tennis And Squash Club ROMAN ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| The Priory School WEST BANK | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Dorking Golf Club DEEPDENE AVENUE | golf | 1,042 yd |
| Dorking Fc (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Meadowbank Football Ground (Dorking Wanderers) MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,059 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.