Bookkeeping in Chipstead
Based in Coulsdon we are in easy reach of Chipstead and will provide a full and convenient bookkeeper and accounts service. Please call and we can arrange to visit you, early morning or evening so as not to disrupt your day is fine. After discussing your needs we will propose a way forward and an estimate of time and cost for work involved.
Some interesting bits about Chipstead
Chipstead, Surrey is a commuter village primarily in the north-eastern corner of the county. In reality it spreads across the administrative border with the London Borough of Croydon; for example
Chipstead appears in the Domesday Book as Tepestede. It was held by William de Wateville. Its domesday assets were: 3 hides; 7ploughs, 1 mill worth £1, woodland worth 5 hogs. It rendered £8.
The census area Chipstead, Hooley and Woodmansterne has a population of 6.912. Today Chipstead does not have a clearly defined village centre; there are several small areas of economic activity in a leafy, largely residential area. The village is home to many societies, some of which are linked to the village church, St Margaret's. Another focal point of the village is a small parade of shops, near to the station.
Within the vicinity of Chipstead, there are several sports clubs, many taking the Chipstead name. has a minor claim to fame as some of Footballers' Wives was filmed here. Chipstead Rugby Football Club is also situated in the village. They play in Surrey League 1 and have been open since 1960. There are also numerous stables nearby; there is also an amateur dramatics society with a little theatre of its own created out of an old stable block.
Despite having some of the most expensive housing in the area, the residents of Chipstead continue to resist the installation of street lighting, particularly in the southern parts of the village.
