Dorking and Horley
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Dorking and Horley in Surrey combine market town charm with scenic countryside. Dorking is nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering boutique shops, vineyards, and access to Box Hill’s famous walking trails. Horley lies close to London Gatwick Airport and provides a mix of suburban amenities and green spaces, with easy access to the North Downs and surrounding villages.
Wards in Dorking and Horley
Dorking and Horley is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bookham East & Eastwick Park
- Bookham West
- Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley
- Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood
- Dorking North
- Dorking South
- Ewhurst & Ellens Green
- Fetcham
- Holmwoods & Beare Green
- Horley Central & South
- Horley East & Salfords
- Horley West & Sidlow
- Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood
Dorking and Horley is a constituency that covers these wards in Mole Valley / Reigate and Banstead / Waverley.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,165 | 20.20% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,619 | 5.92% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,842 | 10.37% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,244 | 19.23% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,643 | 21.76% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,369 | 22.52% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 79,481 | 84.72% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,373 | 5.73% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,227 | 1.31% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 920 | 0.98% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 898 | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 870 | 0.93% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| African | 846 | 0.90% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 687 | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 621 | 0.66% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 485 | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 454 | 0.48% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 448 | 0.48% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 355 | 0.38% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 285 | 0.30% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 252 | 0.27% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 200 | 0.21% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 182 | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 165 | 0.18% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 68 | 0.07% | 0.14% | 0.17% |