Surrey

Surrey is a county in the south of England. It has an area of 1,663 square kilometres and a population of 1.2 million people. Surrey borders London to the North West and Hampshire to the East. The county has many beautiful parks which are great for families, as well as areas with wild landscapes ideal for outdoor pursuits such as cycling or walking. There are so many things to do in Surrey – find out more about this wonderful place!

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Best places to live in Surrey

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Where is Surrey?

Surrey is a county in England, located approximately 50 miles southwest of London. Surrey has about 132 million residents and covers an area of 1663 square kilometres.

Areas in Surrey

The county of Surrey is split into 12 districts: Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede (which includes the city of Kingston upon Thames), Spelthorne (includes Staines), Tandridge (includes Woking), Waverley (includes the towns of Godalming and Farnham) Wealden (includes East Grinstead). 

Some of the most popular areas for prospective homebuyers include:

Guildford – The town of Guildford is a hugely popular spot for young professionals and families, with excellent schools, plenty of leisure facilities and buzzing nightlife. The primary reason for Guildford’s popularity is its excellent commuter links, with trains to London Waterloo taking less than half an hour, and the M25 circling London just a few miles away.

Reigate and Banstead – This district is located in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers plenty of scope for outdoor activities. It’s also home to the market town of Reigate, which has a great range of independent shops as well as a few well-known high street names.

Woking – Woking is a thriving town in Surrey with an excellent array of amenities and facilities, including the famous Peacocks Shopping Centre, which provides residents with everything they could need under one roof. All this makes it an ideal place to settle down as a young family or retire from work-life!

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Camberley – Situated in the heart of Surrey, Camberley is perfect for those looking for a town with all the amenities they need on their doorstep.

Universities in Surrey

There are a number of excellent universities located in the county of Surrey, including the University of Surrey, Royal Holloway, University of London, and Brunel University London.

University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a public research university located in Guildford, Surrey. It is the largest university in the county, with over 18,000 students enrolled. The university has been awarded Gold by the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and ranks among the top 150 universities in Europe.

Royal Holloway

The Royal Holloway, University of London is a world-renowned university located in Egham, Surrey. The university is ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world and boasts an impressive array of alumni, including seven Nobel Prize winners.

University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is a specialist university located in Farnham, Surrey. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in art, design, fashion, media and performing arts.

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Top Schools in Surrey

Surrey is home to some top-rated schools which can be found on various rankings such as The Sunday Times School Guide or The Telegraph’s Top 100 Schools. Some examples include:

Charterhouse School, Guildford – placed 12th in The Sunday Times School Guide

Royal Grammar School, Guildford – ranked 23rd by The Daily Telegraph

Tormead School, Guildford – placed in The Sunday Times list of the top 100 co-educational schools

St George’s College, Weybridge – a co-educational school that is part of the prestigious St George’s Hospital Medical School

Population of Surrey

Surrey has an estimated population of about one million people across its area. The majority (almost 80%) live outside Greater London with almost half living in towns such as Guildford, Woking and Staines-upon-Thames – all located on or very near major train lines into central London via Waterloo.

 

Reviews in Surrey

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The best commuter living situation outside London!

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Review Date Mar 2024

I have been raving to all my friends and colleagues about living at The Marches for months and friends have even looked at renting as well! It is the perfect location for commuting into London (where I work), for traveling abroad (which I do a lot), for schools, for shopping (as the Victoria Mall is just a few steps / rides on the lift away) and in general there is a great vibe about this place!
Almost every day when I would leave my apartment there would be some cleaning being done, or other works. Everyone here works really hard to keep the buildings tidy, looking very neat and welcoming and always smelling fresh!
The green spaces, the fact that they are pet friendly and the lovely design of all the communal spaces – this place is just great.

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The design is perfect! I love the look and feel of the place, it’s very cosy and homey but also modern – but without getting in your way! I found living at The Marches very comfortable. The fact that you can just go up to the 33rd floor, enjoy the views and have some quiet time on your own to work or just to relax is priceless!!

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I had done a lot of research so I came to The Marches fully aware of everything – there we no surprises.

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Every single time I had a question about the app, or anything really, the response was instantaneous (even at unpopular times like in the evenings).

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Great place to stay.

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Review Date Mar 2024

Great location, all the grocery shops and restaurant are within 5 mins walk. The train station is also very close and has direct connectivity to London. Some bad aspects are bin chute braking quite often, but kudos to management team who acts fast and try to make the repair promptly.

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Design wise the apartment should have included gym or swimming pool kind of facilities. In bathroom, the bathtub size should have been bigger. Apart from these, the overall aesthetic of flat is quite good, the balcony is of good size and the cosy area along with work from home pods are great facilities included in the apartment. The property management team is very helpful and try to resolve all the issues promptly.

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The door management system needs improving and the social events are great.

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Building management team is very responsive and are very helpful in resolving any issues raised with them.

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The fact it’s dog friendly is a game changer

Review Date Mar 2024

I am very happy in fizzy, I genuinely see us living here for a life time, beautiful building. And the fact it’s dog friendly is a game changer

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Very stylish, everyone I had come in to visit me has commented on how clean and tidy the building is and very proud to live somewhere like this. Can’t fault Mishel he’s a very nice character with a charming personality and makes everything lighter no matter the issue

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Nothing Mishel is the life and soul of this building.

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My parents lived in this building for 11 years, when I visited them over years I always heard negative feedback about the guys down stairs however we and my family think Mishel is a great character me and my husband and dog see him as part of the family. Whenever we need anything he’s there completely understanding and he’s patience is great. He made the move for us very smooth especially with a new born, he’s office is always open and he’s very welcoming and nothing is ever too much trouble

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The apartments have an excellent design

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Review Date Feb 2024

The Marches development in Woking is situated in the town centre which gives it an excellent location. It has very easy access to a variety of shops including supermarkets, grocery stores, clothing, shoes and a number of restaurants & pubs including the major brands. The railway station and the bus stand are less than 5 minutes walking distance away. The building residents can use the parking space of the next door shopping mall on a paid basis.

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The apartments have an excellent design. The rooms are very spacious and well furnished. The balconies are also quite big. The full length double glass windows provide entry of ample light while also giving an excellent insulation to the apartment. The inhouse facilities management team is available to cater to any requirements. The common area on the top floor of both the buildings has excellent facility for working as well as socialising.
One of the drawback of the building is that there is no dedicated pick-up or drop-off point for vehicles. The building doesn’t have any dedicated parking space but uses the attached, council controlled, shopping mall parking where the residents can puchase parking permits from the council.

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The Marches building looks quite impressive from the outside and is equally impressive from the inside too. The thick outer walls and the double glazed glass windows provide a very good insulation to the apartments even in the very cold winters.

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The building management team maintains the common area and responds to specific queries of the residents.

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