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About

Esher ward forms the central part of the town, situated within the larger Elmbridge borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing styles from different periods. It contains the historic town centre, which functions as the main commercial hub for local services and shopping. The ward is bordered by the River Mole to the east, which influences its geography.

The area includes significant green spaces such as Sandown Park Racecourse, a venue for horse racing that shapes local activity. Claremont Landscape Garden, a National Trust property with an 18th-century ornamental lake, is another notable feature. Residential roads often lead into areas of woodland and common land, integrating the built environment with natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Esher has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Esher is £83,792 per year. There are 7 schools in Esher: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Esher is home to around 9,100 people, with a population density of about 901.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Esher Population
9,100
Population density
901.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.81(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.54(0%)
Public order
8.35(+37%)
Other theft
5.38(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,776
74.46%
Other White
961
10.56%
Other Asian
202
2.22%
Indian
199
2.19%
Other
155
1.7%
Total population: 9,100

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,717
51.08%
Level 3 (A level)
943
12.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
12.04%
No qualifications
845
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 7,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,255
35.04%
Owns outright
1,225
34.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
14.77%
Other social rented
376
10.5%
Social rents from council
102
2.85%
Total households: 3,582

Property prices in Esher

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £651,900 in Esher area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,650 up to £5,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Esher 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 Esher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£1,937,500
Flats36£398,000
Semi-Detached23£590,000
Terraced22£602,275

10 years median price trend in Esher

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Esher.

Data Sources

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