West End | |
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A sandy part of West End Common notable for endemic heather (Ericaceae) | |
Village hall | |
Location within Surrey | |
Area | 14.52 km2 (5.61 sq mi) |
Population | 4,693 (2011 Census)[1] |
• Density | 323/km2 (840/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU9361 |
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Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WOKING |
Postcode district | GU24 |
Dialling code | 01483 or 01276 |
Police | Surrey |
Fire | Surrey |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
West End is a village and civil parish in Surrey Heath, Surrey, England, approximately 25 miles (40 km) southwest of central London. It is midway between the towns of Camberley and Woking, 4 mi (6.4 km) to the west and east respectively. The River Bourne rises from its sources to the immediate west to run through the village. Until the mid 20th century, the West End consisted of a collection of smallholdings surrounded by a substantial area of common land
West End Common is comparable in size to Chobham Common to the north and includes training ranges of the British Army. Brentmoor Heath is to the north west of the village.
West End is equidistant between Bagshot and Brookwood railway stations, both 3 miles (4.8 km) away. The village is close to junction 3 of the M3 motorway.