Capel
Surrey
The short answer
The appeal is quintessential Surrey Hills living, with protected countryside and sought-after villages rich in period property. However, this rural life is completely car-dependent, requiring a 14-minute drive just to get to Dorking station for the London train.
Key stats
Schools
- GoodThe Weald CofE Primary School1.7 miles away
- GoodPowell Corderoy Primary School2.4 miles away
- GoodSt Paul's CofE Primary School2.7 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Terraced · RH5 4TE£302,500
- Flat/Maisonette · RH4 2JQ£230,000
- Flat/Maisonette · RH4 1DG£310,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Plough Inn0.6 mi
- Village Club0.8 mi
Green space nearby
- Redlands Wood0.4 mi
- Betchets Green0.7 mi
- Hog Orchard Copse0.7 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.
Practicalities
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