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Dorking
City in Surrey, United Kingdom
Overview
Set at the edge of the Surrey Hills, Dorking is a charming market town known for its lively high street, historic architecture, and proximity to stunning nature. Its compact size makes it easy to explore, with highlights from local markets to countryside escapes. Visitors enjoy a friendly atmosphere, excellent hiking, and a thriving food scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Surrey
Population
17,747
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.23°, -0.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,205
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
767 mm
Internet Speed
204 Mbps
Upload
86 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
17
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGW
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 90 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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