Dorking Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

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The Dorking property market recorded 294 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £495,000. This places Dorking £3k above the Surrey county median of £492,500, and £210k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Dorking have shown strong growth, with a year-on-year change of +6.5%. Within Surrey, Dorking ranks 5th by price out of 10 principal towns, and 10th by transaction volume.

Dorking median prices have moved from £482,500 in Q1 2025 to £450,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -6.7% over 5 quarters. Dorking has now recorded 3 consecutive quarters of price falls.

Property prices in Dorking vary significantly by type. The table below compares Dorking prices with Surrey county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Dorking command £910,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £268,000. The £642k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Dorking recorded 0 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.0% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Dorking traded at a discount of 0.0% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Surrey market, 131 new-build completions were recorded — see our Surrey property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Dorking, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £230,000 to £570,000 illustrates the breadth of the Dorking market.

For developers considering Dorking, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £495,000 and detached homes at £910,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Dorking scheme with a GDV of £910,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £591,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 6.5% year-on-year, Dorking presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Dorking's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Surrey:

For the full Surrey town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Surrey property market report.