| Council | Mole Valley |
| Crime Rate | Average for a South East town 19% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
The average house price in Dorking is £490,873, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Dorking house price trends over the last 30 years.
£490,873
£905,159
£259,017
£548,339
£445,336
Is Dorking a nice place to live?
Yes, Dorking is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Surrey. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Dorking?
Dorking has an average crime rate for a South East town, with around 60 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 19% below the national average, and 11% above the Surrey average.
What are the best schools in Dorking?
Dorking has 8 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include St John's Church of England Primary School, St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School, The Ashcombe School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Dorking?
The majority of residents in Dorking identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.