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Mugswell is a small hamlet in the Banstead Heath protected area. The area is separated by a narrow green buffer south of Kingswood. The name of this South West London area may derive from a local landmark known as St Margaret’s Well or Mag’s Well. The percentage of residents of the area rating their health as ‘very good’ is higher than the national average. In general, the health of the people living in Mugswell is a bit better than the health of an average person. Mugswell does not have a significant immigrant population. The absolute majority of residents were born in the UK. The area has a lower than the national average rate of residents born outside the country.
Mugswell is a CR5 area with beautiful surroundings that attract many outdoors lovers. One can visit the Nutfield Marshes, Mercers Lake, Reigate Hill, Earlswood Lakes, and the Priory Farm. This area is great for relaxing walks. One can follow the ancient trackway that’s said to be thousands of years old. This area features cycling routes as well. Mugswell doesn’t have many amenities but the nearby areas provide various facilities such as a cattery, taxi service, pet store, eateries, and more.
The Well House Inn is a pub in this area that attracts many Mugswell residents and people from neighboring localities. The name is borrowed from St Margaret’s Well that can be found within the pub’s garden. The well draws its water from the underground springs that can be found here. The 11th-century Domesday Book mentions this well. If you want to take a trip back in time to 15th-century England, this is the perfect place. The pub has a garden and it’s dog-friendly. Mugswell Mission Hall is a popular local event venue. The building dates from 1903 and it was refurbished in 2012. The venue features a charming enclosed garden in addition to the two halls.
