The Cobham and Downside area sits in the borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, a pleasant mix of suburban village centre and surrounding green belt. The ward is shaped by the winding River Mole and sits within easy reach of London via the A3 and the local Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station, making it a popular commuter pocket while retaining a notably leafy, semi-rural character.
Locally there is a strong sense of history and community: well‑preserved buildings and conservation areas sit alongside attractions such as Painshill Park and the restored Cobham Mill, while a high street of independent shops, cafés and small businesses supports an active calendar of clubs and events. The mix of sports clubs, open commons and nearby country estates gives the ward a comfortable, affluent feel with an emphasis on preserving its historic and natural assets.
Postcode districts covering Cobham and Downside
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.9 miles
- Islington 20.3 miles
- City of Westminster 16.9 miles
- Sutton 10.4 miles
- Crawley 17.4 miles
- Croydon 14.7 miles
- Slough 15.6 miles
- Harrow 18.9 miles
- Watford 23.1 miles
- Woking 7.2 miles
- Bracknell 15.8 miles
- Guildford 8.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hatchford Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Cobham Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon Ward 2 miles
- Weybridge St. George's Hill Ward 2.1 miles
- Elm Corner Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Byfleet Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ockham Parish 2.4 miles
- Wisley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hersham Village Ward 2.9 miles
- Effingham Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Hersham Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Cobham and Downside
KT11 1HQ, KT11 3EL, KT11 1AX, KT11 3NU, KT11 1BB, KT11 2HZ, KT11 2LQ, KT11 2RW, KT11 1BL … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 10.3 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 15.6 miles
- Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Effingham Junction Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels in Cobham and Downside Ad
Schools in Cobham and Downside
- ACS Cobham International School Independent - all ages
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Matthew's C of E Aided Infant School, Cobham Primary
Local points of interest
- New Barn Wood Forest 1.9 miles
- Hundred Pound Bridge Wood Forest 2 miles
- Little Mornshill Wood Forest 2.1 miles
- Great Mornshill Wood Forest 2.3 miles
- RHS Garden, Wisley Gardens 2.6 miles
- The Homewood Forest 2.6 miles
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 2.7 miles
- Claremont Estate Estate 3 miles
- Brooklands Estate 3.5 miles
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles
- Polesden Lacey Estate 5.6 miles
- Kingfield Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles