Vincent Lane is in Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH4 3HE 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 Vincent Lane, Dorking, RH4 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH4 3HF, RH4 2EN, RH4 2EX, RH4 2ES, RH4 2EP, RH4 3GH, RH4 3HZ, RH4 3JA, RH4 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH4 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 59.9% | 53.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 29.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 89.1% | 84.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 84.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vincent Lane was 191.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.0% higher than the Dorking North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Vincent Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dorking North and the 20th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2024-11-15 | £437,325 |
| 2 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-28 | £450,358 |
| 1 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-10-27 | £477,605 |
| 18 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-27 | £348,253 |
| Bawdsey Cottage Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-06-01 | £476,736 |
RH4 3HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3HE 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Nursery School West Street , RH4 1BY | 4out of 4 | 355 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 | 127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF | 3out of 4 | 588 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 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 5,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST | - not rated | 5,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoro Dorking | 22 South Street | 54 yd | |
| Sorrel Restaurant | 77 South Street | 164 yd | |
| Chilli & Spice | 84 South Street | 258 yd | |
| New Dorking Cantonese | The Old Haunt, 96 South Street | 258 yd | |
| Holme Stores | 41 South Street | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head (Ph), Horsham Road | 160 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers (Ph), 81 South Street | 164 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | The Spotted Dog (Ph), 42-46 South Street | 451 yd | |
| The Old House | Old House At Home (Ph), 24 West Street | 456 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms (Ph), 45 West Street | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crostinies | 3 Queens Crescent, Horsham Road | 159 yd | |
| Turkish Delight Dorking Ltd | 1 Queen'sCrescent | 168 yd | |
| Jax | 122 South Street | 197 yd | |
| New Yicken | 104-106 South Street | 258 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 48 South Street | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Vincent House, Vincent Works, Vincent Lane | 190 yd | |
| Waitrose - Dorking | 48-52 South Street | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-38 High Street | 587 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 St Martins Walk | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory School WEST BANK | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| Dorking Fc (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Meadowbank Football Ground (Dorking Wanderers) MEADOWBANK MEADOWBANK MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| Dorking Lawn Tennis And Squash Club ROMAN ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Meadowbank Recreation Ground PARKWAY | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Dorking) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.