Chipstead, Surrey
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Chipstead, Surrey is a commuter village primarily in the north-eastern corner of the county. In reality it spreads across the administrative border with the London Borough of Croydon; for example Chipstead Valley Primary School is administered by the London Borough of Croydon. Neighbouring villages include: Woodmansterne, Banstead, Coulsdon, Hooley and Kingswood.
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[edit] Today
The census area Chipstead, Hooley and Woodmansterne has a population of 6.912.[1] Today Chipstead does not have a clearly defined village centre; there are several small areas of economic activity in a leafy, largely residential area.
The village is home to many societies, some of which are linked to the village church, St Margaret's. Another focal point of the village is a small parade of shops, near to the station.
Within the vicinity of Chipstead, there are several sports clubs, many taking the Chipstead name. Chipstead F.C. has a minor claim to fame as some of Footballers' Wives was filmed here.
There are also numerous stables nearby; there is also an amateur dramatics society with a little theatre of its own created out of an old stable block.
[edit] Transport
Chipstead railway station is on the Tattenham Corner Line.
There are no bus services through the village, and a service run by Transport for London passes the edge of the area to serve neighbouring Woodmansterne. For other services and connections it is preferable to travel to Banstead or Coulsdon.
[edit] Trivia
Despite having some of the most expensive housing in the area, the residents of Chipstead continue to resist the installation of street lighting, particularly in the southern parts of the village.
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