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East Molesey

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About

East Molesey sits in the borough of Elmbridge on the south bank of the River Thames. The river defines much of the area: Molesey Lock and its weir sit beside stretches of moorings and the Thames Path, while rowing clubs and boatyards line the bank. A riverside open space known as Molesey Hurst provides playing fields and informal green space; the local high street and nearby parades supply shops, cafés and everyday services for residents.

The neighbourhood mixes Victorian terraces, interwar housing and later developments, served by a short rail branch that links the area into central London and by local bus routes. Community facilities include schools, a community centre and sports clubs centred on the river. Floodplain management and riverside planning are regular local considerations because of proximity to the Thames. Periodic rowing and boating events draw activity to the lock and weir stretch, which remains a practical focal point for navigation and riverside leisure.

Area overview

On average East Molesey has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Molesey is £87,435 per year. There are 2 schools in East Molesey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Molesey is home to around 6,965 people, with a population density of about 2,337.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Molesey Population
6,965
Population density
2,337.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.81(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.76(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.32(-2%)
Vehicle crime
6.32(+70%)
Public order
6.17(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,329
76.48%
Other White
712
10.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
118
1.69%
Irish
118
1.69%
Indian
114
1.64%
Total population: 6,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,413
60.71%
Level 3 (A level)
749
13.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
561
9.98%
No qualifications
386
6.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
277
4.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,622

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,129
38.52%
Owns outright
1,080
36.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
18.05%
Other social rented
72
2.46%
Shared ownership
56
1.91%
Total households: 2,931

Property prices in East Molesey

Median price£694,975
Price per sq ft£695
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£424K – £1.0M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £694,975 (about £695 per square foot) in East Molesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Molesey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£1,345,000£759
Semi-Detached21£895,000£723
Terraced17£675,000£698
Flats36£409,500£584

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Molesey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Molesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,170,000£380,000£786,000£500,000
2017£1,040,000£392,475£817,500£673,000
2018£1,050,000£394,975£890,000£695,000
2019£1,100,000£455,000£843,000£640,000
2020£1,140,000£330,000£897,500£558,000
2021£1,244,000£450,000£900,225£551,000
2022£1,245,000£425,000£974,500£607,500
2023£1,262,500£445,000£910,000£620,000
2024£1,480,785£399,950£965,000£602,500
2025£1,620,000£380,000£915,000£737,500
2026£1,132,500£469,000£900,000£497,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Molesey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Molesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£644£646£624£597
2017£653£581£642£656
2018£632£561£643£645
2019£664£560£573£597
2020£629£478£628£661
2021£687£610£612£667
2022£716£598£781£777
2023£779£596£730£776
2024£751£571£720£718
2025£756£576£751£718
2026£900£580£606£676
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Molesey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Molesey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Elmbridge district.

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,274
Band D£2,558
Band E£3,126
Band F£3,695
Band G£4,263
Band H£5,116

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.