Leatherhead North

Leatherhead North, in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, is largely residential with a mix of terraced streets, semi-detached homes and short runs of modern housing. Local life centres on small parades of shops, primary schools and a community centre, with sports pitches and allotments woven into the neighbourhood. The River Mole runs close to the north side of town, and riverside footpaths and meadows provide a regular route for walkers and cyclists; the river corridor here still follows its winding course rather than a straight channel, so the town sits beside a series of short bends and shallow pools.

Transport links serve commuters and local journeys: Leatherhead rail services and main roads give straightforward access to larger towns and to London. Day-to-day services and the main shopping streets are within easy reach on foot from most parts of the ward, while community groups use village halls and playing fields for local events. The pattern of streets, the river margins and the proximity of facilities shape a neighbourhood where daily life is anchored to short local journeys rather than long trips.