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Harestone

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About

Harestone is a residential ward located on the western edge of Caterham, within the Tandridge district. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy suburban streets and a mix of housing styles, from 1930s semis to more modern developments. Its elevated position on the North Downs offers views over the surrounding valleys. The local landscape includes significant green spaces and wooded hillsides that form part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The ward is largely defined by its proximity to the Caterham Valley railway line, which runs along its southern boundary. A notable local feature is the Harestone Valley Road, a steep, winding route that cuts through the chalk downland. Recreational areas include the Harestone Playing Fields and the trails leading into the open countryside of the North Downs escarpment, providing direct access for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Harestone has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harestone is £72,674 per year. There are 1 schools in Harestone: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Harestone

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£439
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£301K – £840K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £439 per square foot) in Harestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£885,000£461
Semi-Detached7£460,000£541
Terraced4£330,000£393
Flats24£302,500£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£685,000£276,250£460,000£342,000
2017£686,700£284,750£505,000£422,500
2018£745,000£315,000£465,000£340,000
2019£681,250£270,000£487,000£370,000
2020£765,000£287,500£459,750£382,000
2021£750,000£300,000£535,000£465,000
2022£937,000£350,000£465,000£405,000
2023£1,045,000£294,000£684,225£530,000
2024£900,000£290,000£503,500£415,000
2025£950,000£305,000£552,500£400,000
2026£845,000£300,000£480,000£389,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388£402£331£331
2017£418£400£412£473
2018£397£413£392£337
2019£406£369£424£369
2020£453£347£446£376
2021£456£416£435£401
2022£485£451£512£392
2023£519£387£360£446
2024£483£399£479£582
2025£460£394£540£409
2026£461£398£468£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harestone in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,307
Band D£2,595
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,325
Band H£5,190

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Harestone ward.

Local councillors

Annette Evans

Harestone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Robin Spencer

Harestone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats