Ewell was heavily hit by the suburban expansions from the 30's onward, with swathes of land given up for residential developments. Whilst Ewell Village centre retains older, more exclusive properties, along the borders of the Green and Vicarage especially, most of the town's housing, in East and West Ewell, is family orientated 30's and 40's build, with a spread of modern estates that link into
Epsom. Prices are comparable with its larger neighbour, although top end properties are in shorter supply. However, those looking for a suburban neighbourhood with a small twist of village life will find plenty of options, with West Ewell offering perhaps the better deals, and cheaper housing feeding down towards Hook Road and Epsom.
The town has a good selection of restaurants and local shops, although the more comprehensive retail and leisure facilities of Epsom are just minutes away. For those in West Ewell, Sutton is also close by. In town, the Bourne Hall Museum has plenty on the history of the area and doubles as an art gallery. Kids are well catered for with Chessington World of Adventures under 5 miles away, and the popular Children's Farm at Horton Country Park, just north of the wide expanse of Epsom Common.
Henry VIII envisioned Nonsuch Park as a grand hunting arena. It may not now cover the vast area of the King's plans, but is still a pretty spot above the village. Further greenery can be found on nearby Banstead Downs. Unsurprisingly, amidst all this greenbelt, there are more golf courses (Cuddington, Banstead, Oaks Park, Epsom&) than you could shake a bag of clubs at. And of course the fun and flutter of the Epsom Races are right on Ewell's doorstep.
Henry VIII isn't the only raucous spirit to have passed through Ewell. Before making their names ruffling establishment feathers, John Osborne and Oliver Reed both schooled here. If these alumni don't scare them off, parents will find a good range of schools, both state and private, in the area.
Ewell is well located for transport links with two train stations connecting it to London and the surrounding area. One stop nearer the city than Epsom, there is a frequent service for commuters. The A24 runs through the town and the M25 (Junction 9) is nearby.
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