Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH4 3PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents 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	53.7%	55.4%	1.7%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	46.3%	44.6%	-1.7%	49.0%	-4.4%

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	26.1%	29.7%	3.6%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	45.1%	-2.4%	44.2%	0.9%
Separated	2.8%	1.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10.6%	11.9%	1.3%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	13%	11.9%	-1.1%	6.1%	5.8%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.8%	42.4%	-2.4%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	27.3%	28%	0.7%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	16.9%	16.4%	-0.5%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	6.8%	10.4%	3.6%	4.0%	6.4%
Very bad health	4.2%	2.9%	-1.3%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.7%	15%	-4.7%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.9%	-0.7%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	9.6%	-5.5%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	11.6%	-0.4%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	35.9%	39.2%	3.3%	33.8%	5.4%
Other	3.5%	10.2%	6.7%	2.8%	7.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.9%	95.9%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.5%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	92.9%	89.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.3%	4.1%	3.8%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.7%	0.9%	-1.8%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	90.4%	-0.4%	83.2%	7.2%
10+ Years	0.9%	6.4%	5.5%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	0.9%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Guildford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Road was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Guildford Road has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH4 3PZ, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very 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 Guildford Road are based on 137 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 Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH4 3PZ

Average Price
£1,289,503

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,289,503

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Guildford Road

Average Price
£819,377

Semi-Detached
£804,362

Terraced
£486,107

Detached
£1,105,827

Flats/Maisonettes
£320,769

Other
£341,492

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Guildford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Milton Farm Guildford Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,175,000	2013-12-18	£1,800,719
Milton Way House Guildford Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,220,000	2013-07-11	£1,964,801
Milton Farm Guildford Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2010-09-29	£1,284,311
Milton Way Guildford Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2004-05-21	£225,111

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH4 3PZ

Employment

RH4 3PZ 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 3PZ 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	105
Full-Time Employee	94
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	12
Information and communication	11
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,798 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School School Lane , RH4 3QF	- not rated	263 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westcott CofE First School School Lane , Westcott RH4 3QF	- not rated	267 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Surrey Hills Church of England Primary School School Lane , Westcott RH4 3QF	- not rated	290 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF	- not rated	1,090 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sondes Place School West Bank , RH4 3DG	- not rated	1,299 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School West Bank , RH4 3DG	- not rated	1,299 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Church of England School West Bank , RH4 3DG	3out of 4	1,299 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY	- not rated	2,679 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY	3out of 4	2,679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nower Lodge School Coldharbour Lane , RH4 3BT	- not rated	1,626 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chart Wood School Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB	- not rated	3,048 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB	- not rated	3,051 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
New Lodge School Chichester Road , RH4 1LR	- not rated	3,163 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST	- not rated	3,943 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bassals	Unit 2, Chapel Lane Works, Chapel Lane	521 yd
Nirvana Cycles	Nirvana Cycles, 5 Guildford Road	647 yd
UNUM	The New Cottage, Milton Court, Miltoncourt Lane	867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Prince of Wales	The Prince Of Wales (Ph), Guildford Road		327 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stable Meadow MILTON STREET	grass pitches	359 yd
Cradhurst Recreation Ground - Westcott RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CRADHURST CLOSE	grass pitches	651 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.