Surrounding areas (9)

I believe the answer is:

outskirts

(Other definitions for outskirts that I've seen before include "Periphery" , "borders" , "surrounding area" , "Outer regions (of town)" , "Suburbs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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