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Tucked into the dip where the North Downs meets the capital’s edge, Caterham manages to maintain a distinct dual identity. Divided into the older, hilltop character of Caterham-on-the-Hill and the busier, Victorian-developed Valley, the town is defined by its steep geography and green surrounds. Historically, it grew significantly with the arrival of the railway in 1856 and the establishment of the Guards Depot, but today it is better known for its proximity to the M25 and its direct rail link into London Bridge and Victoria. Life here revolves around the balance of being a well-connected commuter hub while having the Harestone Valley and the rolling chalk hills of the Downs literally on the doorstep. It’s the kind of place where you can find a quiet enclave of flint-walled cottages just a short walk from a functional high street, sitting right on the border where suburban Surrey finally gives way to genuine countryside.