Ashford

Ashford in Surrey (not to be confused with Ashford in Kent) lies 15 miles south-west of London in the Borough of Spelthorne. The town, once part of the former county of Middlesex, borders the London Borough of Hounslow to the north-east and lies near Heathrow Airport. Archaeological finds date back Ashford to the Bronze Age but the first settlement here was probably Saxon. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book (commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086) as 'Exeford'. St Matthew's Church dates from 1293

Ashford Housing

Although this is an ancient settlement, most of the houses in the town were built between 1930 and 1960. The town lies to the south of the A30 and is served by a railway line from Waterloo. Because of its proximity to the capital and its good transport connections Ashford has developed as a popular commuter town for London and the Thames Valley. Locally, BP International is a major employer and a substantial number of the inhabitants of Ashford are employed at nearby Heathrow Airport.

Ashford locality

Most of the Borough of Spelthorne lies in the Green Belt and Ashford is almost surrounded by reservoirs. These reservoirs, originally created by gravel excavation, form part of the water supply network for London. The Staines Reservoir to the north-east is a bird sanctuary, while the Queen Mary Reservoir is popular for sailing. Shortwood Common between Ashford and Staines is still grazed by cattle. The common contains one of the most important ponds in the UK, now a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

haart of Ashford - also covering Stanwell, Bedfont, Feltham, Sunbury on Thames and Staines

The Ashford office is located in the centre of the main shopping area, Church Road, next to Jack's Fish & Chip shop. Also a short walk from Ashford railway station and local bus routes. Short-term parking is available in parking bays opposite the office and the two local pay and display car parks