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About

Mole Valley is a local government district in Surrey, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 258 square kilometres, stretching from the urban fringes of Greater London to the rural landscapes of the Surrey Hills. The district includes towns like Dorking, Leatherhead, and Ashtead, as well as numerous villages and hamlets. The area is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land, with significant portions designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The district is bisected by the River Mole, which flows northward through the region. Mole Valley features a blend of historic market towns and modern developments, with transport links including the A24 and A25 roads, as well as rail connections to London. The Surrey Hills provide walking and cycling routes, while Box Hill is a notable landmark. Agriculture, particularly vineyards and horticulture, plays a role in the local economy alongside retail and light industry.

Area overview

On average Mole Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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 of residents in Mole Valley is £59,044 per year. There are 42 schools in Mole Valley: 23 primary (4 Outstanding and 13 Good) and 4 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mole Valley Population
87,386
Population density
338.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74,983
85.81%
Other White
4,963
5.68%
Irish
948
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
878
1%
Indian
868
0.99%
Total population: 87,387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
15,136
40.76%
Owns with a mortgage
12,053
32.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,506
12.13%
Other social rented
3,753
10.11%
Other forms of private rent
732
1.97%
Total households: 37,139

Property prices in Mole Valley

Based on 1,027 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Mole Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,750 up to £2,360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mole Valley 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 Mole Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached342£877,500
Flats223£275,000
Semi-Detached282£580,000
Terraced180£433,750

10 years median price trend in Mole Valley

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

All wards in Mole Valley

Ashtead Lanes & Common

Ashtead Park

Bookham East & Eastwick Park

Bookham West

Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley

Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood

Dorking North

Dorking South

Fetcham

Holmwoods & Beare Green

Leatherhead North

Leatherhead South

Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.