RH5 (Dorking) demonstrates modest property price appreciation at 0.6% compound annual growth over five years, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.9/100. Rental growth has substantially outpaced capital growth, expanding 5.7% annually over the same period, indicating stronger income-focused returns. The area shows population growth of 1.2% over five years, suggesting steady demographic demand. The district is classified in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, meaning structural conditions for potential change exist without yet manifesting significant transformation. These metrics collectively indicate a market characterised by rental yield opportunities rather than capital appreciation, with underlying demographic stability.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Dorking · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.1 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in RH5 over the last six months.
- (T1)Holly -Reduce top by approximately 1.5m. Crown lift lower branches by approximately 0.5m. Tri...Jun 2026 · Registered
- Consultation from Waverley Borough Council for alterations to existing garage to provide ancillar...Jun 2026 · Decided
- Proposed erection of a wooden car port.Jan 2026 · withdrawn
Dorking (RH5) common questions
Is Dorking up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Dorking (RH5) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Dorking safe?
Dorking has a safety score of 82/100 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 (RH5) is £460k 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 (RH5) is £1,433 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dorking?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dorking (RH4), Betchworth (RH3), Henfield (BN5), Leatherhead (KT23), Reigate (RH2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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