BookhamWhat is Bookham, Surrey like to live in?
The short answer: what Bookham is like to live in
Bookham offers a self-contained village atmosphere with good local amenities and a strong community feel. However, residents will need a car to access Boxhill & Westhumble station, which is a 13-minute drive.
Key stats
Schools
- OutstandingFox Grove School2.6 miles away
- OutstandingWest Hill School2.7 miles away
- OutstandingSt Peter's Catholic Primary School3 miles away
- GoodPolesden Lacey Infant Academy0.7 miles away
- GoodHoward of Effingham School1 miles away
- GoodOakfield Junior School1.1 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Flat/Maisonette · KT22 7XP£251,500
- Semi-detached · KT22 7HD£468,000
- Flat/Maisonette · KT24 6QB£180,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Royal Oak0.1 mi
- The Anchor0.3 mi
- Windsor Castle0.5 mi
- The Bell1.2 mi
- The Queen Stage1.2 mi
Green space nearby
- Lower Road Recreation Ground0.3 mi
- Chrystie Recreation Ground0.4 mi
- Long Copse0.6 mi
National Landscape
Within the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Bookham a good place to live?
Bookham is a large village in Surrey. Peak trains to Waterloo take about 58 minutes from Boxhill & Westhumble. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Bookham?
Bookham offers a self-contained village atmosphere with good local amenities and a strong community feel. However, residents will need a car to access Boxhill & Westhumble station, which is a 13-minute drive.
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