Claygate is a compact village and civil parish in the borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, around thirteen miles south‑west of central London. It sits in the green belt between Esher and Oxshott, retains a conservation area of Victorian‑era cottages and tree‑lined streets, and benefits from regular rail services that make it a popular commuter base.
Historically the village grew up around local clay pits and a modest brick‑and‑tile industry, a legacy still reflected in some older buildings. Today Claygate feels villagey and community‑minded, with an active programme of clubs, local shops and pubs, sports teams and annual events, while being surrounded by woodland and open space that appeals to families and walkers.
Postcode districts covering Claygate
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.6 miles
- Islington 16.3 miles
- City of Westminster 13 miles
- Bexley 22 miles
- Sutton 6.7 miles
- Crawley 17.9 miles
- Croydon 11.1 miles
- Slough 15.9 miles
- Harrow 16.2 miles
- Watford 21 miles
- Woking 11.1 miles
- Bracknell 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward 1.5 miles
- Esher Built-up area 1.5 miles
- West Molesey Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chessington South & Malden Rushett Ward 1.6 miles
- Hook & Chessington North Ward 1.7 miles
- Long Ditton Ward 1.9 miles
- Thames Ditton Ward 2.3 miles
- Tolworth Ward 2.4 miles
- Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon Ward 2.4 miles
- Surbiton Hill Ward 2.5 miles
- Ruxley Ward 2.5 miles
- King George's & Sunray Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Claygate
KT10 0EH, KT10 0QT, KT10 0PG, KT10 0LZ, KT10 0NB, KT10 0EX, KT10 0HE, KT10 0JU, KT10 0DT … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 9.3 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 15.6 miles
- Claygate Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Hinchley Wood Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels in Claygate Ad
Schools in Claygate
- Claygate Primary School Primary
- Rowan Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Claremont Estate Estate 1.5 miles
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 1.6 miles
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 1.8 miles
- The Homewood Forest 1.9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Epsom University 3.8 miles
- Bentall Shopping centre 3.9 miles
- Kingsmeadow Stadium 4 miles
- New Malden Library Library 4.3 miles
- Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 4.7 miles
- Epsom Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles
- New Barn Wood Forest 4.9 miles