Dorking North
Ward in Mole Valley, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.236, -0.331 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 16 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01306 (Dorking) |
Dorking North sits in the northern part of the market town of Dorking in Mole Valley, Surrey, England. It is largely residential with a mix of Victorian and later housing, local shops and community facilities, and lies close to the meanders of the River Mole and the rising chalk of the North Downs. Box Hill and other popular walking and cycling routes are on its doorstep, giving a strong countryside feel despite the town location.
The area has the character of a commuter suburb - independent traders and small businesses serve day-to-day needs while many residents travel to London and nearby towns for work via regular rail services. Its links to Dorking’s historic town centre, active community groups and easy access to green space and heritage sites make it attractive to families, retirees and professionals seeking a blend of village charm and practical convenience.
Postcode districts covering Dorking North
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Islington 23.5 miles37.8 km
- City of Westminster 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Sutton 10.6 miles17 km
- Crawley 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Croydon 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Slough 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Harrow 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Woking 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bracknell 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Guildford 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Hounslow 15.8 miles25.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Dorking Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dorking South Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Westhumble Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Westcott Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Brockham Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Mickleham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Box Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Betchworth Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Wotton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holmwood Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Holmwoods & Beare Green Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Dorking North
RH4 1SA, RH4 1SH, RH4 3DP, RH4 1DF, RH4 9ST, RH4 9SH, RH4 3YR, RH4 1LS, RH4 1DE … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 8.6 miles13.9 km
- London Heathrow Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Dorking Deepdene Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Dorking West Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
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Schools in Dorking North
- Powell Corderoy Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Martin's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Ashcombe School Secondary
- The Priory C of E School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Denbies Wine Estate Estate 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Broadwood's Folly Historic site 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Polesden Lacey Estate 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holmwood Common Wood Forest 2.5 miles4 km
- Great Mornshill Wood Forest 5 miles8 km
- Little Mornshill Wood Forest 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 5.2 miles8.3 km
- New Barn Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Reigate Castle Historic site 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Lothian Wood Forest 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Reigate College College 5.6 miles9 km