figured it in 8th place. The borough's low crime rate, good education results and large number of open spaces were all cited as its particularly attractive features, although being less commercial than the centres of Kingston or London, having a relative 'lack of entertainment facilities'. Notable residents Popular singer Petula Clark was born in Ewell in 1932, as well as the broadcaster James Whale, and TV presenter Michaela Strachan. Playwright John Osborne lived in Ewell as a boy. Michael Frayn, author and playwright, lived as a child in Hillside Road, off Queensmead Avenue, East Ewell. In sport, footballer Ron Harris lived in Ewell during the 1970s, cyclist Sean Yates in childhood, Trevor "Tosh" Chamberlain lived in the town, and Michael "Venom" Page was a former resident. See also Fitznells Manor List of places of worship in Epsom and Ewell Notes and references Notes References External links Ewell Villages in Surrey