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 miles
- Crawley 24.8 miles
- Basingstoke 16.3 miles
- Woking 12.9 miles
- Bracknell 17.4 miles
- Guildford 10 miles
- Maidenhead 24.8 miles
- Waterlooville 22.9 miles
- Aldershot 6 miles
- Farnborough 9.2 miles
- Esher 22.4 miles
- Reigate 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rushmoor Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Green Cross Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Tilford Common Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Pitch Place Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Frensham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Churt Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Tilford Built-up area 2 miles
- Thursley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Farnham Bourne Ward 2.8 miles
- Elstead Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Dockenfield Built-up area 3 miles
- Hindhead Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Western Commons
GU8 6QQ, GU10 4EQ, GU10 2AU, GU10 3AB, GU10 3BL, GU10 3BG, GU10 4JE, GU10 2DE, GU10 4JD … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 25.1 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 25.2 miles
- Farnham Railway Station 4 miles
- Bentley 5 miles
Hotels in Western Commons Ad
- Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa 4
- Bel And The Dragon-Churt 4
- Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel 3
- The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel 3
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 miles
- Britty Wood Forest 3.6 miles
- The Farnum Museum Museum 4.3 miles
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 4.5 miles
- Foxall Wood Forest 5.3 miles
- Recreation Ground Stadium 6.2 miles
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.8 miles
- university of surrey University 9.3 miles
- Borden Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Cairn Wood Forest 10 miles