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Thames Ditton

About

Thames Ditton is a ward situated on the northern bank of the River Thames within the borough of Elmbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It is located directly opposite the Hampton Court Palace gardens, though the palace itself is across the river in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

The local focus includes the Thames Ditton Island, a residential community accessed by footbridges. The high street offers everyday shops and services, and the riverfront provides public paths and a mooring point for boats. The area is served by Thames Ditton railway station, providing a direct link to London Waterloo.

Area overview

On average Thames Ditton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thames Ditton is £96,894 per year. There are 3 schools in Thames Ditton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thames Ditton is home to around 9,396 people, with a population density of about 3,557.5 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thames Ditton Population

9,396

Population density

3,557.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.03(-30%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.73(-25%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.81(+6%)

Public order

6.6(+8%)

Vehicle crime

5.53(+46%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,405

78.78%

Other White

736

7.83%

Indian

210

2.23%

White and Asian (mixed)

174

1.85%

Irish

174

1.85%

Total population: 9,400

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,435

61.21%

Level 3 (A level)

889

12.27%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

766

10.57%

No qualifications

552

7.62%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

304

4.2%

Total 16+ residents: 7,246

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,568

43.34%

Owns outright

1,290

35.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

512

14.15%

Other social rented

156

4.31%

Other forms of private rent

1.16%

Total households: 3,618

Property prices in Thames Ditton

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £770,250 in Thames Ditton area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,500 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Thames Ditton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£1,250,000	£748,672	£1,009,000	£1,437,500	£1,815,000
Flats	31	£430,000	£294,500	£379,000	£486,525	£680,000
Semi-Detached	25	£1,010,000	£606,000	£875,000	£1,212,500	£1,382,000
Terraced	21	£690,000	£540,000	£615,000	£840,000	£922,500

10 years median price trend in Thames Ditton

All postcodes in Thames Ditton

KT70YW

Thistledene

KT70LE

Claygate Lane

KT70PY

Aragon Avenue

KT80AA

Esher Road

KT70RA

Warwick Gardens

KT80BW

Broadfields

KT70LY

Embercourt Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail