Tandridge
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Tandridge is a village and civil parish in the Tandridge District, in the county of Surrey, England. Its nucleus is on a rise of the Greensand Ridge between Oxted and Godstone. It includes, towards its middle one named sub-locality (hamlet), Crowhurst Lane End. In 2011 the parish had a population of 663 and the district had a population of 82,998.[2]
Tandridge | |
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Tandridge main street | |
Location within Surrey | |
Area | 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
Population | 663 (Civil Parish 2011)[1] |
• Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TQ372506 |
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District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Oxted |
Postcode district | RH8 |
Dialling code | 01883 |
Police | Surrey |
Fire | Surrey |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
51.239°N 0.035°W / 51.239; -0.035 |
In landmarks it has one of the oldest yew trees in the country, a Grade I-listed church and the tomb of the church's main benefactor Sir George Gilbert Scott's wife, Lady Scott who lived in the parish. The village is acknowledged locally for its friendly atmosphere and sense of community. There is active use of the village hall from the annual Christmas show to many parties and social events. The Village fete and Bonfire events are well attended and add to the sense of village community.