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 miles23.5 km
- Islington 16.3 miles26.3 km
- City of Westminster 13 miles20.9 km
- Bexley 22 miles35.3 km
- Sutton 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Crawley 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Croydon 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Slough 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Harrow 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Watford 21 miles33.8 km
- Woking 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Bracknell 18.4 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Claygate Parish 0 miles0 km
- Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Esher Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- West Molesey Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chessington South & Malden Rushett Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hook & Chessington North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Long Ditton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Thames Ditton Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Tolworth Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Surbiton Hill Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Ruxley Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Claygate
KT10 0LR, KT10 0RB, KT10 0DS, KT10 0LJ, KT10 0ND, KT10 0QG, KT10 0LX, KT10 0EX, KT10 0JW … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 9.3 miles15 km
- London Gatwick Airport 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Claygate Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Hinchley Wood Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
Hotels near Claygate Ad
- Foley Hotel 0.3 miles0.5 km
- The Mitre, Hampton Court 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The White Hart Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Park Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Woodlands Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Sandown Park Lodge 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express London-Epsom Downs 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Lodge at Kingswood 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Oatlands Park Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Dog and Fox 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Claygate
- Claygate Primary School Primary
- Rowan Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Claremont Estate Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Homewood Forest 1.9 miles3 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Epsom University 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bentall Shopping centre 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Kingsmeadow Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
- New Malden Library Library 4.3 miles7 km
- Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Epsom Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.9 km
- New Barn Wood Forest 4.9 miles8 km