Epsom and Ewell
§ This page gives an overview of the Epsom and Ewell local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Epsom and Ewell is a small Surrey district known for Epsom Downs Racecourse, home of the Derby, and the chalk landscapes of the North Downs. Epsom town has a historic market square, parks, and links to its spa heritage, while Ewell is a large village with traditional streets and green spaces. The Hogsmill River flows through, with meadows, commons, and chalk streams shaping the countryside. The area is marked by a blend of suburban centres, historic racecourse, and natural landscapes.
The administrative boundary of Epsom and Ewell can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Epsom and Ewell.
Key Facts about Epsom and Ewell
What region are Epsom and Ewell in? Epsom and Ewell are in the South East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Epsom and Ewell in? Epsom and Ewell is located in the county of Surrey.
Is Epsom and Ewell a city? No, Epsom and Ewell is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Epsom and Ewell? The local authority for this district is: Epsom & Ewell Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Surrey is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Surrey County Council.
▶ Official website of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council 🔗 epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Which police force covers Epsom and Ewell? Policing in Epsom and Ewell is provided by Surrey Police 🔗 surrey.police.uk, which serves 11 local authority districts: Elmbridge ⁞ Epsom and Ewell ⁞ Guildford ⁞ Mole Valley ⁞ Reigate and Banstead ⁞ Runnymede ⁞ Spelthorne ⁞ Surrey Heath ⁞ Tandridge ⁞ Waverley ⁞ Woking.
Constituencies in Epsom and Ewell
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Epsom and Ewell
Epsom and Ewell is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Auriol
- College
- Court
- Cuddington
- Ewell Court
- Ewell Village
- Horton
- Nonsuch
- Ruxley
- Stamford
- Stoneleigh
- Town
- West Ewell
- Woodcote & Langley Vale
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Epsom and Ewell
Epsom and Ewell is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Epsom and Ewell
Epsom and Ewell covers 8 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashtead *
- Epsom *
- Ewell *
- Kingston upon Thames *
- Langley Vale
- Sutton (Sutton) *
- Tadworth and Epsom Downs *
- Worcester Park and Stoneleigh *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Epsom and Ewell.)
Epsom and Ewell compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Epsom and Ewell compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Epsom and Ewell has 14 electoral wards.
Epsom and Ewell has a population of 83,288 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Epsom and Ewell can be found on the ONS statistics for Epsom and Ewell.