Horsham Road is in Beare Green, Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH5 4QU is located in the Holmwoods & Beare Green 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 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH5 4SL, RH5 4PZ, RH5 4PN, RH5 4QT, RH5 4RQ, RH5 4RD, RH5 4QJ, RH5 4RG, RH5 4RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH5 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.8% | 34.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 53.6% | 55.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 34.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 90.2% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.6% | 91.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsham Road was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Langley Green & Tushmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsham Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Langley Green & Tushmore and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miowne Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-28 | £460,380 |
| Blue Lodge Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-02-20 | £375,260 |
| Blue Lodge Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-02-20 | £370,958 |
| Mataroa Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-17 | £410,204 |
| Fir Tree House Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-13 | £478,242 |
RH5 4QU 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Village Street , Newdigate RH5 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School The Street , Capel RH5 5JX | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills Cafe And Deli Ltd | 10 Beare Green Court, Old Horsham Road | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Leith Hill Service Station, Horsham Road | 132 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weald C Of E Primary School NEWDIGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| The Playing Field Horsham Road | grass pitches | 771 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 | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.