Welcome to Compton
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Compton is a village and civil parish in the Guildford district of Surrey, England. It is between Godalming and Guildford. It has a medieval church and a close connection to fine art and pottery, being the later life home of artist George Frederic Watts. The parish has considerable woodland and agricultural land, and the undeveloped portions are in the Metropolitan Green Belt. The village is traversed by the North Downs Way and has a large western conservation area. Central to the village are the Watts Gallery, the cemetery chapel commissioned by his wife for him, two inns and the parish church.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
842 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,051 (2021) |
Density |
125 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.4 |
Ward |
Shalford |
District |
Guildford |
Postcodes |
GU3, GU7 |
ONS ID |
E04009543 |
Council
Contact details for Compton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Compton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Compton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Compton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Compton Parish.