Claygate is a suburban ward in the borough of Elmbridge, in Surrey, England, lying on the outskirts of London and close to villages such as Esher, Walton-on-Thames and Oxshott. The name reflects its geology: the local "Claygate Beds" gave rise to clay extraction and brickmaking in the 19th century, and the arrival of the railway turned it into a popular commuter enclave with largely residential character and easy links into the capital.
Today it retains a village feel with a high proportion of period houses, independent shops, pubs and active community groups; economically it is predominantly residential with local services rather than large industry. Historic brickworks and Victorian development remain part of its identity, and residents often point to strong local associations and conservation-minded policies that preserve green spaces and the quieter suburban character.
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
- Claygate Parish 0 miles
- 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
Example postcodes in Claygate
KT10 0DS, KT10 0HB, KT10 0ES, KT10 0HD, KT10 0HG, KT10 0RE, KT10 0NS, KT10 9DB, KT10 0JX … 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 near Claygate Ad
- Foley Hotel 0.3 miles
- The Mitre, Hampton Court 5 3.2 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Park Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Woodlands Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Sandown Park Lodge 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London-Epsom Downs 3 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Shepperton 4 4.4 miles
- Hotel Bosco 4 2.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames 4 4.1 miles
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