Western Commons is a ward in Waverley, Surrey, England, lying towards the borough’s western edge and noted for its swathes of common land and semi-rural feel. The area blends suburban housing with green open spaces and hedgerows, and parts of it sit within easy reach of the Surrey Hills landscape, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter spot within commuting distance of London.
Historically the commons reflect medieval grazing and land‑use traditions and today are a focus for local conservation groups and community events. The local economy is largely small‑scale and service‑based, with residents often working locally or travelling to nearby towns and the capital; social life tends to centre on village halls, pubs and volunteers maintaining the open spaces that give the ward its distinct character.
Postcode districts covering Western Commons
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Crawley 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Basingstoke 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Woking 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Bracknell 17.4 miles28 km
- Guildford 10 miles16.2 km
- Maidenhead 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Waterlooville 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Aldershot 6 miles9.7 km
- Farnborough 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Esher 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Reigate 24.3 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Rushmoor Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Green Cross Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Tilford Common Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pitch Place Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Frensham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Churt Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Tilford Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Thursley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Farnham Bourne Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Elstead Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dockenfield Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Hindhead Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Western Commons
GU10 2JU, GU10 3AS, GU8 6NQ, GU10 2NQ, GU10 2NB, GU10 2EN, GU10 3AQ, GU10 2AA, GU10 2AR … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 25.1 miles40.4 km
- London Heathrow Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
- Farnham Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Bentley 5 miles8.1 km
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Schools in Western Commons
- All Saints C of E Aided Infant School Primary
- St John's C of E Aided Infant School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Aided Infant School, Frensham Primary
- Waverley Abbey C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Britty Wood Forest 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Foxall Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- university of surrey University 9.3 miles15 km
- Borden Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 10 miles16.1 km