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Earlswood & Whitebushes

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About

Earlswood & Whitebushes is a residential ward in the northeast of the borough, characterised by suburban housing and significant green infrastructure. The area includes the large Earlswood Common, a mix of woodland and heathland, and the smaller Whitebushes Green. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis and detached homes, with some modern developments. The A23 Brighton Road runs along its eastern edge, providing a major transport route.

The ward is notable for the Earlswood Lakes, a series of three reservoirs created in the 19th century. These are now a local nature reserve popular for walking and birdwatching. The surrounding streets are quiet and primarily family-oriented, with local shopping parades serving daily needs. The M25 motorway forms part of the northern boundary, separating it from the neighbouring district of Tandridge.

Area overview

On average Earlswood & Whitebushes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Earlswood & Whitebushes is £68,421 per year. There are 2 schools in Earlswood & Whitebushes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Earlswood & Whitebushes is home to around 10,122 people, with a population density of about 2,146.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Earlswood & Whitebushes Population
10,122
Population density
2,146.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.61(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.12(+31%)
Public order
13.44(+120%)
Shoplifting
11.26(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.16(+73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,745
66.63%
Other White
738
7.29%
Indian
686
6.78%
Other Asian
376
3.71%
African
295
2.91%
Total population: 10,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,435
42.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,281
15.86%
No qualifications
1,093
13.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,011
12.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,077

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,589
38%
Owns outright
1,086
25.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
844
20.18%
Other social rented
481
11.5%
Social rents from council
82
1.96%
Total households: 4,182

Property prices in Earlswood & Whitebushes

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Earlswood & Whitebushes area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Earlswood & Whitebushes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Earlswood & Whitebushes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£517,500
Flats46£250,000
Semi-Detached41£465,000
Terraced25£380,000

10 years median price trend in Earlswood & Whitebushes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earlswood & Whitebushes.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.