Living in RH5, Mole Valley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RH5 in Mole Valley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central RH5 sold at a median of £480,000 across 17 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Mole Valley are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 10 schools within about 3 miles, 71% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of RH5 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Mole Valley pays £2,520 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 4 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Mole Valley: £555,858, up 2.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in RH5 →
See where RH5 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Mole Valley: £2,520 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare RH5 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for RH5 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around RH5
17 recorded home sales on the streets around central RH5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £480,000 and a range from £368,500 to £1,000,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Laburnum Cottage Horsham Road, RH5 4NE | Flat or maisonette | £368,500 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 36 Warwick Close, RH5 4NL | Terraced | £450,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 6A Warwick Close, RH5 4NN | Terraced | £590,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Warwick Road, RH5 4NP | Semi-detached | £530,000 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 42 Warwick Close, RH5 4NL | Semi-detached | £525,000 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 10A Warwick Road, RH5 4NP | Semi-detached | £465,000 | 12 Sep 2025 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weald CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | 1.85 mi 2026/27 |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi away | 4.19 mi 2026/27 |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi away | 1.1 mi 2026/27 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi away | 0.43 mi 2026/27 |
| The Priory Church of England School | Secondary | Not rated | 2.6 mi away | no figure |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How RH5 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 6.1 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of RH5 (E01030544, 1,650 residents in 2021, up 2.9% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 6.1 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 77.9% | 81.2% | +3.3 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.0% | 12.5% | +0.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 9.2% | 6.0% | -3.2 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 21.9% | 23.0% | +1.1 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 35.8% | 41.9% | +6.1 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 6.2% | 8.9% | +2.7 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 85.3% | 86.3% | +1.0 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 97.9% | 95.6% | -2.3 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
4 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RH5 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Mole Valley's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Mole Valley pays £2,520 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.7% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Mole Valley, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,032 | +2.9% |
| 2022-23 | £2,124 | +4.5% |
| 2023-24 | £2,194 | +3.3% |
| 2024-25 | £2,297 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,406 | +4.7% |
| 2026-27 | £2,520 | +4.7% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Mole Valley, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about RH5
What is the average house price in RH5?
The average sold price in Mole Valley is £555,858 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RH5?
Prices in Mole Valley are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RH5?
The median of 17 recorded sales around central RH5 in the last 2 years is £480,000, ranging from £368,500 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RH5?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central RH5, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RH5?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH5 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is RH5 at risk of flooding?
Central RH5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RH5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £480,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RH5 safe?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH5 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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