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Leatherhead

Built-up area in Mole Valley, Surrey, England

Coordinates:51.295, -0.318
OS grid ref:TQ 17 56
Population:43,544
Dialling code: 01306 (Dorking)
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Leatherhead in Mole Valley, Surrey, England sits on the banks of the River Mole at the edge of the Surrey Hills and close to Box Hill. It grew as a small market town with medieval roots and retains a compact riverside centre framed by Surrey countryside, making it popular with walkers while also serving a broad commuter catchment for London.

Today Leatherhead has a mixed local economy of shops, light industry and professional services, alongside cultural amenities such as the Leatherhead Theatre and a local museum. Good rail links into London and nearby motorway access combine with ongoing town‑centre redevelopment to blend historic buildings and modern convenience.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Leatherhead Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Ashtead Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km

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Schools in Leatherhead

  • Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery Primary
  • Little Downsend Leatherhead Independent - primary
  • St John's School Independent - secondary
  • Therfield School Secondary
  • West Hill School Special

Local points of interest

  • Broadwood's Folly Historic site 2.5 miles4.1 km
  • Epsom Racecourse Recreation 3 miles4.8 km
  • Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
  • Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • University for the Creative Arts - Epsom University 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • Lothian Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.7 km
  • Great Mornshill Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.7 km
  • Pot Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.7 km
  • New Barn Wood Forest 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Polesden Lacey Estate 3.7 miles6 km
  • Little Mornshill Wood Forest 3.7 miles6 km