kingston-upon-thames KT23 Postcodes

Kingston Upon Thames (KT23)

The KT23 postcode area is located in the Kingston Upon Thames postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 467 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the KT23 postcode area, including Addlestone, Ashtead, Chertsey, Chessington, Cobham, East Molesey, Epsom, Esher, Kingston Upon Thames, Leatherhead, New Malden, Surbiton, Tadworth, Thames Ditton, Walton-On-Thames, West Byfleet, West Molesey, Weybridge, Worcester Park which come under the local authority of the Mole Valley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in KT23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of KT23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The KT23 postcode covers the town of Bookham, located in the borough of Mole Valley, in the south east area of England. Bookham is situated in the heart of the Surrey Hills, and is a rural village with a population of around 7000. It is surrounded by farmland, woodland and conservation areas, and is renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The KT23 postcode lies within 11 miles of central London, making it an ideal location for commuters looking to work in the capital, as well as those who enjoy the benefits of living in the countryside but still commuting daily to the city. The area is served by the Guildford to London line trains, as well as connecting with other routes around the UK.

The KT23 postcode has a diverse range of shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes, as well as a number of galleries, boutiques and museums. The area benefits from a range of leisure facilities, including several parks and golf courses. There is also a state of the art performing arts centre in the town.

The KT23 postcode has a number of local primary schools, as well as the village designated secondary school, The Howard of Effingham School, which provides a range of educational services.

The KT23 postcode includes the nearby villages of Abinger, Coldharbour, Fetcham, East Clandon, West Clandon, Effingham, Givons Grove, Holmbury St Mary, Horsley, Leigh, Ockley, West Horsley and Wonersh.

As a rural community the KT23 postcode has a strong sense of community, with events such as the annual Bookham and District Horticultural Show, the Summer Festival (celebrating the village's rural and agricultural past) and the Mole Valley Farmers' Country Fair. The surrounding countryside also offers a number of excellent walking and cycling trails.

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