Overview for Hook Road, EPSOM, KT19 8TY

Introduction

Epsom is a town in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, England, about 13.5 miles (22 kilometres) south of central London. The town is first recorded as Ebesham in the 10th century and its name probably derives from that of a Saxon landowner. The earliest evidence of human activity is from the mid-Bronze Age, but the modern settlement probably grew up in the area surrounding St Martin's Church in the 6th or 7th centuries and the street pattern is thought to have become established in the Middle Ages. Today the High Street is dominated by the clock tower, which was erected in 1847–8.

Like other nearby settlements, Epsom is located on the spring line where the permeable chalk of the North Downs meets the impermeable London Clay. Several tributaries of the Hogsmill River rise in the town and in the 17th and early 18th centuries, the spring on Epsom Common was believed to have healing qualities. The mineral waters were found to be rich in Epsom salts, which were later identified as magnesium sulphate. Charles II was among those who regularly took the waters and several prominent writers, including John Aubrey, Samuel Pepys and Celia Fiennes recorded their visits. The popularity of the spa declined rapidly in the 1720s as a result of competition from other towns, including Bath and Tunbridge Wells.

Organised horse racing on Epsom Downs is believed to have taken place since the early 17th century. The popularity of Epsom grew as The Oaks and The Derby were established in 1779 and 1780 respectively. The first grandstand at the racecourse was constructed in 1829 and more than 127,000 people attended Derby Day in 1843. During the 1913 Derby, the suffragette, Emily Davison, sustained fatal injuries after being hit by King George V's horse.

The opening of the first railway station in Epsom in 1847, coupled with the breakup of the Epsom Court estate, stimulated the development of the town. Today Epsom station is an important railway junction, where lines to London Victoria and London Waterloo diverge. Since 1946, the town has been surrounded on three sides by the Metropolitan Green Belt, which severely limits the potential for expansion. Two local nature reserves, Epsom Common and Horton Country Park, are to the west of the centre and Epsom Downs, to the south, is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance.

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Summary for Hook Road, EPSOM, KT19 8TY

South East
This postcode is in the
Town
within
Epsom and Ewell
in
Surrey
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near KT19 8TY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
73
In Progress
88
Completed
71
Cancelled
23

Road Safety near KT19 8TY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Hook Road, KT19 8TY that have been reported to Surrey Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near KT19 8TY

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Epsom and Ewell parliamentary constituency.

Epsom and Ewell is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Chris Grayling (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Hook Road, KT19 8TY

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for KT19 8TY

Latitude
51.33549
Longitude
-0.264659

Residents at KT19 8TY

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at KT19 8TY

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:29

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

KT19 8TY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.16%
Cloudy59.08%
Rain6.18%
Windy12.47%
Other0.11%

Population

Epsom and Ewell
81,000

Deprivation Index

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

Companies Registered at KT19 8TY

Active
None

Postcode Details for KT19 8TY

Introduced
1 Dec 1997
Large User Postcode

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
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Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
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24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
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17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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