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Molesey West

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About

Molesey West ward lies on the northern bank of the River Thames, forming a distinct residential area within the borough of Elmbridge. The ward is characterised by suburban streets with a mix of housing styles, from inter-war semis to more modern developments. It is bordered by the river to the north and east, with Hurst Park forming a significant green space along its Thames frontage. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Molesey Hurst, a large area of open grassland that hosts the annual Molesey Sports Day, a tradition dating back over 150 years. The ward includes the residential areas around Walton Road and is separated from East Molesey by the River Mole's confluence with the Thames. Transport links are provided by local bus routes connecting to Hampton Court station and other nearby centres.

Area overview

On average Molesey West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Molesey West is £65,299 per year. There are 3 schools in Molesey West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Molesey West is home to around 9,175 people, with a population density of about 3,855.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Molesey West Population
9,175
Population density
3,855.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.73(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.7(-21%)
Public order
6.65(+10%)
Other theft
6.43(+15%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(+12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,874
74.91%
Other White
821
8.95%
Indian
229
2.5%
Bangladeshi
170
1.85%
Other Asian
168
1.83%
Total population: 9,176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,738
38.08%
No qualifications
1,167
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,149
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
657
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,424
38.9%
Owns outright
1,160
31.69%
Other social rented
469
12.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
11.77%
Social rents from council
102
2.79%
Total households: 3,661

Property prices in Molesey West

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Molesey West area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Molesey West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£697,500£5,942
Flats10£256,000£5,295
Semi-Detached32£657,500£6,042
Terraced35£420,000£6,321

10 years median price trend in Molesey West

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

All postcodes in Molesey West

KT109NL

Molesey West

KT82QT

Central Avenue

KT81PZ

Windsor Avenue

KT81QG

Sandringham Gardens

KT82JE

Walton Road

KT101GB

Molesey West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.