Leatherhead is a thriving town located in the county of Surrey, in South East England. With the River Mole and Surrey Hills on its doorstep, Leatherhead is a picturesque town that is surrounded by wonderful countryside. The town itself is not the largest, although being a historic market town, it draws in many visitors from nearby towns and villages of the country. Leatherhead is a popular destination for a range of residents, due to its exquisite architecture, cultural delights, and numerous local amenities. Being in such close proximity to London, Leatherhead is an ideal location for commuters as well as those looking for a blend of busy town life and the great outdoors. A variety of properties are also available in Leatherhead, from detached and terraced properties to maisonettes and apartments, perfect for those on both a high and low budget. Properties in Leatherhead had an overall average price of £650,000, which is much greater than the London average of £550,000.
There is plenty of interesting things to do in and around this flourishing town, with some of the brilliant attractions being the Mole Gap Trail, Bocketts Farm Park, and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Residents and tourists are treated to Museums, Art Galleries, cycle routes, running trails, and historic landmarks and buildings. Shopaholics are also lucky enough to have some great local shopping hotspots of Swan Shopping Centre, The Ashley Centre, and St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre.
Leatherhead has been named among the top 5 most safe towns in Surrey. The town has a 30% lower crime rate than the rest of the South East and a 34% lower crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Residents have many parking options to choose from across Leatherhead. Short-term parking is available at an hourly fee at the likes of Bridge Street Car Park, Upper Fairfield Road Car Park, and Church Street Short Stay Car Park. Those looking for long-term parking for either work commitments or convenience can explore the sites of JustPark, Yourparkingspace, and Parkopedia for daily or monthly paid spaces.