LeatherheadWhat is Leatherhead, Surrey like to live in?
The short answer: what Leatherhead is like to live in
Leatherhead offers a well-connected town with local amenities and access to the North Downs for outdoor activities. However, the commute to Boxhill & Westhumble station, while feasible, requires a car, adding to daily travel time.
Key stats
Schools
- OutstandingFox Grove School0.5 miles away
- OutstandingWest Hill School0.6 miles away
- OutstandingSt Peter's Catholic Primary School0.9 miles away
- OutstandingSt Andrew's Catholic School1 miles away
- GoodOakfield Junior School1.1 miles away
- GoodSt Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School2 miles away
- GoodPolesden Lacey Infant Academy2.3 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Flat/Maisonette · KT22 7XP£251,500
- Detached · KT21 2PF£716,500
- Semi-detached · KT22 0SQ£530,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Plough0.4 mi
- Beluga0.6 mi
- The Penny Black0.6 mi
- The Running Horse0.6 mi
- Gossip0.7 mi
Green space nearby
- Common Meadow0.3 mi
- Leatherhead Youth Football Club0.5 mi
- St John's School Playing Fields0.6 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Leatherhead a good place to live?
Leatherhead is a market town in Surrey. Peak trains to Waterloo take about 60 minutes from Boxhill & Westhumble. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Leatherhead?
Leatherhead offers a well-connected town with local amenities and access to the North Downs for outdoor activities. However, the commute to Boxhill & Westhumble station, while feasible, requires a car, adding to daily travel time.
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