Horsham Road is in Beare Green, Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH5 4PT is located in the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsham Road, Beare Green, Dorking, RH5 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH5 4PT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.6% | 47.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH5 4PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 27.4% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 56.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 7.9% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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%) 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 | 34.7% | 57.6% | 22.9% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 8.8% | -9.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 11% | -26.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 17.9% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 41.1% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 91.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsham Road was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horsham Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood and the 86th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Cottage Rugge Farm Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2018-04-25 | £976,012 |
| Cherry Trees Rugge Farm Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2016-08-10 | £117,271 |
| Cherry Trees Rugge Farm Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2003-04-17 | £771,591 |
| Lime Cottage Rugge Farm Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1998-12-18 | £1,025,962 |
| Lime Cottage Rugge Farm Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1997-07-11 | £393,243 |
RH5 4PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
RH5 4PT 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weald CofE Primary School Newdigate Road , Beare Green RH5 4QW | 1out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School The Street , Capel RH5 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Village Street , Newdigate RH5 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby's Cafe | The Lake, Horsham Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leith Hill Service Station | Horsham Road | 439 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.