Watchetts
Ward in Surrey Heath, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.325, -0.749 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 87 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01276 (Camberley) |
Watchetts is an electoral ward in the Borough of Surrey Heath, in north‑west Surrey, forming part of the urban area around Camberley in England. It is primarily a suburban, residential area with a mix of council and private housing, local shops, community centres and small green spaces and recreation grounds that serve families and older residents alike.
Historically the neighbourhood grew up as heathland was developed through the 20th century, and its local economy is driven by modest retail, small businesses and commuting to nearby employment hubs - including the military establishments at Sandhurst and to London. Community life tends to revolve around primary schools, local clubs and neighbourhood initiatives rather than large cultural institutions, giving it a distinctly local, village‑within‑town feel.
Postcode districts covering Watchetts
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Sutton 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Slough 14.6 miles23.5 km
- High Wycombe 21 miles33.8 km
- Basingstoke 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Woking 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Bracknell 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Guildford 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Maidenhead 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Hounslow 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Aldershot 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Farnborough 2.5 miles4 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Michaels Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Camberley Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Parkside Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Town Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Frimley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cherrywood Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Hawley Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. Pauls Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Frimley Green Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Fernhill Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- West Heath Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Owlsmoor & College Town Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Watchetts
GU15 2PP, GU15 2SN, GU15 2JN, GU15 2PB, GU15 2SX, GU15 2QB, GU15 2TJ, GU15 2LT, GU15 2PJ … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 16.2 miles26 km
- London Gatwick Airport 27.3 miles44 km
- Camberley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Frimley Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Watchetts Ad
- Aviator Farnborough 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Fleet 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Village Hotel Farnborough 4 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Ely Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Farnborough 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Coworth Park - Dorchester Collection 5 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Royal Foresters 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire 5 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stirrups Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.3 km
Schools in Watchetts
- Kings International College Secondary
- South Camberley Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles11 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Kingfield Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 8.7 miles14 km
- Britty Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- university of surrey University 9 miles14.4 km