Wildcroft Drive is in North Holmwood, Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH5 4TL is located in the Holmwoods & Beare Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wildcroft Drive, North Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH5 4TJ, RH5 4TN, RH5 4DF, RH5 4TX, RH5 4TW, RH5 4TS, RH5 4TR, RH5 4DN, RH5 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH5 4TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.4% | 28.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 53.9% | 49.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around RH5 4TL this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildcroft Drive was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Dorking South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wildcroft Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dorking South and the 74th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Wildcroft Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-08-15 | £309,457 |
| 52 Wildcroft Drive, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2024-09-06 | £362,454 |
| 36 Wildcroft Drive, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £281,500 | 2023-09-08 | £282,066 |
| 60 Wildcroft Drive, Dorking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-01-19 | £309,070 |
| 50 Wildcroft Drive, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-11-03 | £307,056 |
RH5 4TL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4TL 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Nursery School West Street , RH4 1BY | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Goodwyns Road , RH4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School St Paul's Road West , RH4 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Norfolk Road , RH4 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School Longfield Road , RH4 3DF | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School, Dorking Ranmore Road , RH4 1HW | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashcombe School Ashcombe Road , RH4 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Holmwood Sports Club | North Holmwood Cricket Club, Inholms Lane | 723 yd | |
| Uboo's | Goldenlands Farm, Punchbowl Lane | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak (Ph), Chart Lane South | 243 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field North Holmwood GOODWYNS ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| St John C Of E Primary School GOODWYNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.