Mole Valley
6 addresses across 4 postcodes (RH4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25900923.
1 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Mole Valley costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Dorking West, about 450 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 560 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 54 to 56 m above sea level. 5 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Dorking Medical Practice, about 480 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 93 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mole Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,520 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,680 | £1,960 | £2,240 | £2,520 | £3,080 | £3,640 | £4,200 | £5,040 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Dorking. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 2-9, SPRING GARDENS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Vine Court, Chalkpit Lane, Dorking RH4 1XG, permissioned (240 m)
- 67-68, West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BW: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Clear's Yard, Vincent Walk, Dorking RH4 2HA: up to 18 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- St Martin's Walk Centre (Upper Floors), Dorking RH4 1UX: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 94, High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1AY: up to 5 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Units 1-3, Hart Gardens, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1JT: up to 6 homes, permissioned (470 m)
- 145-153 High St, Dorking RH4 1AG, permissioned (520 m)
- Institute Of Further Education, Dene St, Dorking RH4 3EB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (610 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 32 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH4 1UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH4 1DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH4 1EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| RH4 1GJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 54 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH4 1DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH4 1EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH4 1UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dorking West 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m |
| Dorking (Deepdene) 506,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km | |
| Dorking (Main) 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 17 within 800 m; nearest West Street Dorking | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Boxhill - Burford Bridge Hotel Box Hill | 2.6 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest St Martins Walk Car Park | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km; nearest 7A Meadowbrook Road | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 14.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dorking Medical Practice | 480 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Frith Pharmacy Dorking | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Arundel Lodge Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | Dorking Community Hospital | 790 m |
| Police station | The Police Federation of England and Wales | 7.4 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Moto - Doncaster Nth, Hatfield | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 560 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Meadowbank 7.9 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 700 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m east. 128 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m east |
| 20 and 22, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south-east |
| Pippbrook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m north-east |
| Bowl barrow on Milton Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-west |
| Bowl barrow in The Glory Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south-east |
| The Deepdene (including Chart Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Heath | Wood | 1.0 km south-west |
| The Nower | Hill | 1.3 km south-west |
| Bury Hill | Hill | 1.3 km south-west |
| The Glory Wood | Wood | 1.3 km south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km south-west |
| Long Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 6 |
5 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 180 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m | No published inspection |
| The Priory Church of England School | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m | No published inspection |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ashcombe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m | No published inspection |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Star RH4 1BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe Willow RH4 1BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Kings Arms RH4 1BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Dorking Area Foodbank RH4 1EA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| The Old House RH4 1BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Grove House Club RH4 1BU | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Dorking United Reformed Church RH4 1BS | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| My Time for Young Carers RH4 1BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The New Fountain Garden RH4 1BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Putty Cakes RH4 1BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Aroma Ristorante Italiano RH4 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Dorking Brasserie RH4 3HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Mullins Coffee Shop RH4 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish and Chips RH4 1HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Golden Palace RH4 1HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Court (20); On or near Parking Area (19); On or near Station Road (9); On or near Vaughan Way (7); On or near Howard Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RH4 1UP: 3 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- RH4 1DQ: 1 address of 75 in the postcode
- RH4 1EE: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- RH4 1GJ: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in RH4 and across Mole Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.