Surrey Heath Constituency
The Historic Heathland of Surrey
Surrey Heath is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Al Pinkerton of the Liberal Democrats. Located in the Home Counties, it forms part of the London commuter belt, situated on the outskirts of Greater London.
Positioned in the northwest of Surrey, the constituency shares borders with the counties of Berkshire and Hampshire. Following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, which took effect for the 2024 United Kingdom general election, the revised constituency now comprises:
- Surrey Heath Borough – All wards.
- Guildford Borough – The wards of Normandy and Pirbright (formerly separate but later merged into a two-member ward).
This includes areas such as Bagshot, Bisley, West End, Frimley, Frimley Green, Heatherside, Lightwater, Mytchett, Deepcut, Old Dean, Parkside, St Michaels, St Pauls, Watchetts, Windlesham, Chobham, Normandy and Pirbright.
Demographics & Housing
- Population: 98,930
- Land Use:
- 25% built-up areas
- 44% forest or semi-natural land
- 25% agricultural land
- Age Profile: 61% of the population is aged 35 or older
- Education: 38.8% of constituents hold higher education qualifications
- Housing:
- The average house price is £460,000, which is £80,000 above the England average
- At the time of the 2011 Census, 70% of homes were detached or semi-detached, with detached housing (45.2%) being the second highest proportion in the South East
Transport & Economy
Surrey Heath has strong road transport links, with direct access to the M3 motorway, connecting the constituency to London and the South Coast. The area is also well-served by key A-roads, including:
- A322 – linking to the M25 and Bracknell
- A30 – running through Camberley towards London and Basingstoke
- A331 (Blackwater Valley Route) – providing access to Farnborough and the A31
The constituency is also home to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, one of the world's most prestigious military training institutions.
