RH4 (Dorking) in Surrey shows modest performance metrics relative to national benchmarks. Over five years, residential prices have appreciated at 1.1% compound annual growth, significantly below inflation, while rental yields have expanded at 4.7% annually, suggesting rental demand outpaces capital value gains. Population growth remained negligible at 0.4%, indicating limited demographic dynamism in the period. The district scores 48.5 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it at the 40th percentile nationally—marginally below average. Classified as latent in gentrification stage, RH4 currently exhibits characteristics of a stabilised commuter market rather than an emerging recovery zone. These metrics reflect a district where rental income generation has outperformed capital appreciation for property holders.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Dorking · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Dorking (RH4) common questions
Is Dorking up and coming?
Dorking (RH4) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 61% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Dorking safe?
Dorking has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dorking?
The average property price in Dorking (RH4) is £603k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dorking?
The median monthly rent in Dorking (RH4) is £1,515 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dorking?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Betchworth (RH3), Dorking (RH5), Leatherhead (KT23), Leatherhead (KT22), Reigate (RH2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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