Probate valuation · Dorking
Probate needs the home’s value on the date of death, not today’s price. In Dorking, average prices have moved 6.3% up over five years, so the date matters.





The short answer
Date of death
The average home today is £552,344. If the death was some time ago, the value the estate needs is the one from then.
| Date of death | Average home then | Change to today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago (Aug 2025) | £544,878 | +1.4% |
| 3 years ago (Aug 2023) | £547,638 | +0.9% |
| 5 years ago (Aug 2021) | £519,551 | +6.3% |
| 10 years ago (Aug 2016) | £476,315 | +16% |
Nearby
Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.
FAQ
Customers in South East paid a median of £375, with most between £345 and £455.
No. It is the value on the date of death. In Dorking the average home has moved 6.3% over five years, so a value from the wrong date can be far out.
For a simple estate well under the Inheritance Tax threshold, agents’ written appraisals are often used. Where tax may be due or the value could be challenged, a RICS valuation is the safer choice.
The average home in Dorking is £552,344. It costs more in Cobham (£735,548) and Cranleigh (£559,306). It costs less in Addlestone (£472,507) and Camberley (£457,981).
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