Although close to Dorking on its westerly edge, Westcott even as early as the 1086 Domesday Book was considered a separate locale altogther. Nestled in amongst the rolling pastoral landscapes of the Mole Valley North Downs and tucked beneath the Pipp Brook - Westcott’s suburban fabric reflects this pastoral and idyllic countryside fare. With stately manor homes and large 3-bed detached properties, the diversity of the housing market reflects Westcott’s location on the periphery of Dorking - where affluence and the countryside meet.

Now considered a borough or suburb of the nearby Dorking, historically Westcott has always been considered a separate area. By the 1086 Domesday Book survey for William the Conquerer this is made clear - with both Dorking and Westcott being owned by two separate people (King William owning the former and Ralph of Fougères owning the latter). Although this recording details the medieval origins of Westcott, archaeological evidence suggests that Westcott - similar to many other areas in the region - has origins to the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age! This means that the area of Westcott has been occupied for nearly 8,000 years! In 1998, following an archaeological excavation, the dig uncovered several choice Roman era artefacts dating from the Roman occupation of Britain, including a calvary pendant!

Although a separate settlement from Dorking, until 1851 the village had no church - with residents having to travel to Dorking for services at the local parish. The Holy Trinity church was deisgned by Sir George Gilbert Scott and constructed in 1851 under instruction of the wealthy Charles Barclay - who personally gave the equivalent of over £100,000 for it to be built!

Westcott is a semi-rural locale burrowed in amongst an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Mole Valley and the North Downs which also falls under the Metropolitan Green Belt. This being so, development in Westcott has often been slow and stagnant. The Mole Valley District Council is still preparing their draft of the local plan which will dictate what housing and infrastructural development shall come to Westcott in the future. However, Westcott has received a number of housing developments from the 1960s onwards to recent decades including developments Pointers Hill and St Johns Court. Development, whilst scarce, is possible in Westcott!