Overview for Bonsey Close, WOKING, GU22 9PS

Introduction

Woking (WOH-king) is a town and borough in northwest Surrey, England, around 22 mi (35 km) from central London. It appears in Domesday Book as Wochinges and its name probably derives from that of a Saxon landowner. The earliest evidence of human activity is from the Paleolithic, but the low fertility of the sandy, local soils meant that the area was the least populated part of the county in 1086. Between the mid-17th and mid-19th centuries, new transport links were constructed, including the Wey Navigation, Basingstoke Canal and London to Southampton railway line. The modern town was established in the mid-1860s, as the London Necropolis Company began to sell surplus land surrounding the railway station for development.

Modern local government in Woking began with the creation of the Woking Local Board in 1893, which became Woking Urban District Council (UDC) in 1894. The urban district was significantly enlarged in 1907, when it took in the parish of Horsell, and again in 1933 when it took in the parishes of Byfleet and Pyrford. The UDC was granted a coat of arms in 1930 and Woking gained borough status in the 1974 reorganisation of local government. In 2022, a total of 30 elected representatives serves on the council, each with a term length of four years.

The Borough of Woking covers an area of 64 km2 (25 sq mi) and had a population of 103,900 in 2021. The main urban centre stretches from Knaphill in the west to Byfleet in the east, but the satellite villages of Brookwood, Mayford, Pyrford and Old Woking retain strong individual identities. Around 60% of the borough is protected by the Metropolitan Green Belt, which severely limits the potential for further housebuilding. Recent developments have included the construction of two residential tower blocks in the town centre and the conversion of former industrial buildings to apartments. There are six Sites of Special Scientific Interest within the borough boundaries, of which three form part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.

Almost all of the town centre dates from the 20th and 21st centuries. Elsewhere in the borough there are several historic buildings, including the ruins of Woking Palace, a royal residence of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Parts of St Peter's Church in Old Woking date from the reign of William I and Sutton Place, built for Richard Weston c. 1525, is one of the earliest unfortified houses in England. The Shah Jahan Mosque, constructed in 1889, was the first purpose-built Muslim place of worship in the UK. There are numerous works of public art in the town centre, including a statue of the author, H. G. Wells, who wrote The War of the Worlds while living in Maybury Road. Much of the novel is set in the Woking area.

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Summary for Bonsey Close, WOKING, GU22 9PS

South East
This postcode is in the
Hoe Valley
within
Woking
in
Surrey
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near GU22 9PS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
29
In Progress
51
Completed
2
Cancelled
32

Road Safety near GU22 9PS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Bonsey Close, GU22 9PS that have been reported to Surrey Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near GU22 9PS

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Woking parliamentary constituency.

Woking is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Mr Jonathan Lord (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Bonsey Close, GU22 9PS

17 BONSEY CLOSE, GU22 9PS
31 May 2022
£685,000
13 BONSEY CLOSE, GU22 9PS
6 Nov 2020
£345,000
7 BONSEY CLOSE, GU22 9PS
15 May 2015
£280,000
3 BONSEY CLOSE, GU22 9PS
10 Jun 2011
£210,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for GU22 9PS

Latitude
51.301481
Longitude
-0.564995

Residents at GU22 9PS

Households
16
Male
24
Female
20
People per Household
2.75

Sunrise and Sunset at GU22 9PS

Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
18:32

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

GU22 9PS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear23.32%
Cloudy68.23%
Rain6.75%
Windy1.50%
Other0.20%

Population

Woking
101,000

Deprivation Index

45.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at GU22 9PS

Active
0
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for GU22 9PS

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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