Its own pocket of suburban calm, Tadworth offers a peaceful living space on the outskirts of London. The neighbourhood of Tadworth is characterised by its pastoral and idyllic scenery. Tadworth sits on top of the North Downs, a stretch of chalk hills that reaches to Kent’s White Cliffs of Dover. However, Tadworth also boasts many transport links to Inner London and Surrey. The tightly knit strong community in Tadworth has allowed the neighbourhood to retain its local heritage through an assortment of greengrocers, fishmongers and delicatessens.

Tadworth has a long history dating to the Neolithic Ages, and was recorded in the Domesday book, which proves its traditional pastoral social and economic heritage that is still present today. Tadworth has held onto its parish culture, with several religious buildings under the Reigate and Banstead council, 2 of which are listed by the local and national government and the English Heritage Trust. Certainly, faith is central to the appeal of Tadworth. The grade I listed Tadworth Mansion also hosts the national children’s neurology charity, the Children’s Trust, since 1927.

Tadworth Court is also a grade I listed heritage site. It was once home to an assortment of wonderful and intriguing residents, from Queen Anne to visiting merchant traders, and the Lord Chief Justice.

City visitors might be overwhelmed by the area’s provincial and rural settings. Indeed, the village does attract a more mature population, compared to the UK on average. Unfortunately, this has also meant that the area is less diverse than other parts of London.

Development is typically slow in this rural corner of Surrey. Surrounded on three sides by protected green belt land, and doggedly defended by a number of committed community campaign groups, this area is nonetheless highly sought after. Nonetheless, one recently completed development is Tadworth Gardens, providing the town with a cosmopolitan living quarter amidst the greenery and nearby hills surrounding the area. In addition to private sector retail developments, the Reigate and Banstead council have announced a £10 million investment in discounted homes for local people.