St Pauls Road West, Dorking, RH4 2LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH4 2LF 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	56.8%	56.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	5.2%
Male	43.2%	43.8%	0.6%	49.0%	-5.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.5%	26.3%	-6.2%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	47.8%	-1.8%	44.2%	3.6%
Separated	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	8.3%	12.1%	3.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	8.8%	10.1%	1.3%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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 (85.1%) 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	55.4%	48.4%	-7.0%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	28.6%	36.7%	8.1%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	13.6%	11.3%	-2.3%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.8%	11%	-4.8%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	5.7%	-4.7%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	17.1%	1.7%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	0.8%	-0.9%	5.3%	-4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	12.6%	0.5%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	40%	51.2%	11.2%	33.8%	17.4%
Other	4.6%	1.6%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.8%	87.6%	-7.2%	81.4%	6.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.7% 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	86.8%	85.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	2.5%
European Union	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.1%	5%	2.9%	2.7%	2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	3.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.4%	85.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	1%	11.4%	10.4%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	4.5%	0.4%	-4.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	0.4%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
North Africa	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is St Pauls Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road West was 243.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.8% higher than the Dorking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Pauls Road West has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dorking North and the 13th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH4 2LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Pauls Road West are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mole Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Pauls Road West, Dorking, RH4 2LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH4 2LF

Average Price
£284,617

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£284,617

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Pauls Road West

Average Price
£586,655

Semi-Detached
£854,221

Terraced
£527,539

Detached
£974,756

Flats/Maisonettes
£296,649

Other
£2,678

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Pauls Road West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Highmeadow House St Pauls Road West, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£199,500	2023-12-01	£190,981
Flat 2 Highmeadow House St Pauls Road West, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-08-24	£246,170
Flat 7 Highmeadow House St Pauls Road West, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£254,000	2018-03-20	£253,737
Flat 6 Highmeadow House St Pauls Road West, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2013-03-08	£351,825
Flat 2 Highmeadow House St Pauls Road West, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2012-03-16	£225,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH4 2LF

Employment

RH4 2LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

RH4 2LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH4 2LF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	63
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Information and communication	11
Other	11
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dorking Nursery School West Street , RH4 1BY	4out of 4	566 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School St Paul's Road West , RH4 2HS	4out of 4	263 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Norfolk Road , RH4 3JA	3out of 4	400 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF	3out of 4	1,006 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW	3out of 4	1,278 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR	3out of 4	1,381 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	770 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Box Hill School London Road , Mickleham RH5 6EA	- not rated	5,040 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sorrel Restaurant	77 South Street	373 yd
Holme Stores	41 South Street	454 yd
Kokoro Dorking	22 South Street	460 yd
Rialto Lounge	33 South Street	488 yd
Chilli & Spice	84 South Street	498 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Queens Head	Queens Head (Ph), Horsham Road	364 yd
The Cricketers	The Cricketers (Ph), 81 South Street	373 yd
Bulls Head	Bulls Head (Ph), 11 South Street	564 yd
45 Dene Street by Rialto Lounge	45 Dene Street	585 yd
The Spotted Dog	The Spotted Dog (Ph), 42-46 South Street	585 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd	1 Queen'sCrescent	361 yd
Crostinies	3 Queens Crescent, Horsham Road	366 yd
Jax	122 South Street	447 yd
New Yicken	104-106 South Street	498 yd
Sushi Daily	48 South Street	581 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	30-38 High Street	583 yd
Waitrose - Dorking	48-52 South Street	585 yd
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Vincent House, Vincent Works, Vincent Lane	639 yd
Marks & Spencer	21 St Martins Walk	743 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dorking Lawn Tennis And Squash Club ROMAN ROAD	squash courts, tennis courts	785 yd
Dorking Golf Club DEEPDENE AVENUE	golf	789 yd
The Priory School WEST BANK	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	887 yd
Meadowbank Football Ground (Dorking Wanderers) MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MILL LANE	artificial grass pitch	888 yd
Dorking Fc (Closed) Mill Lane	grass pitches	900 yd
Anytime Fitness (Dorking) HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	925 yd
Dorking Sports Centre REIGATE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.