Bennetts Wood is in Capel, Dorking and in Mole Valley district. RH5 5EX 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 Bennetts Wood, Capel, Dorking, RH5 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH5 5EG, RH5 5EU, RH5 5JT, RH5 5EY, RH5 5HN, RH5 5HP, RH5 5ES, RH5 5JS, RH5 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH5 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.9% | 42% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 33.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 47.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 29.1% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 25.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 15% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 16% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 18% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97% | 92.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennetts Wood was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bennetts Wood has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood and the 106th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bennetts Wood, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-06-09 | £374,311 |
| 36 Bennetts Wood, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-22 | £413,312 |
| 42 Bennetts Wood, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £414,200 | 2021-03-12 | £469,302 |
| 33 Bennetts Wood, Dorking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-02-14 | £451,953 |
| 31 Bennetts Wood, Dorking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-07-19 | £266,593 |
RH5 5EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5EX 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School The Street , Capel RH5 5JX | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weald CofE Primary School Newdigate Road , Beare Green RH5 4QW | 1out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Village Street , Newdigate RH5 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rusper Primary School Rusper , RH12 4PR | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | The Crown Inn (Ph), 98 The Street | 594 yd | |
| Capel Pavillion | Capel Cricket Club | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Recreation Ground The Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.