Part of the Epsom Downs
Tadworth sits within the belt of Epsom Downs, an extension of the North Downs, and this upland setting has shaped the more spread-out, suburban character of the village compared with the older market towns nearby.
A shared census area
The 2021 census recorded Tadworth together with neighbouring Walton on the Hill, giving the combined area a population of 7,095, a reflection of how closely the two villages have grown together over time.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Tadworth forms part of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead, placing it under the same council responsible for planning decisions in Reigate town centre.
Frequently asked questions
What's the population of Tadworth?+
The 2021 census recorded a combined population of 7,095 for Tadworth and neighbouring Walton on the Hill.
Which council covers Tadworth?+
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, the same authority that covers Reigate itself.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council – Planning — The planning authority covering Reigate itself, along with Redhill, Horley, Banstead and several nearby villages.
- Mole Valley District Council – Do I need planning permission — The planning authority covering Dorking, Ashtead, Leatherhead and several villages southwest of Reigate.
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council – Planning permission — The planning authority covering Epsom, a separate borough from Reigate and Banstead.
- Tandridge District Council – Planning and building — The planning authority covering Caterham, Nutfield and South Nutfield.
- GOV.UK – Planning permission: when you need it — Government guidance on when planning permission is required in England and Wales.
- GOV.UK – Party Wall etc. Act 1996 guidance — Government guidance on notifying neighbours and resolving disputes over shared or boundary walls, relevant to attached garage conversions and extensions.
- Planning Portal – Garage conversion — National guidance on when planning permission is needed for a garage conversion in England.