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West Molesey South

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About

West Molesey South lies on the eastern edge of Elmbridge, bordering the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older interwar properties. Its streets are quiet and tree-lined, with a network of local shops and schools serving the community. The geography is flat, typical of the Thames floodplain, with several green spaces and recreation grounds integrated into the layout.

The riverfront provides a clear focal point, with a long stretch of public towpath for walking and cycling. Hurst Park, a large open meadow, sits directly beside the water and hosts a historic racecourse grandstand. The area feels removed from major commercial centres, maintaining a separate identity from neighbouring Hampton. Residential roads often lead directly to the Thames, with views across the water towards the parklands of Hampton Court Palace.

Area overview

On average West Molesey South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Molesey South is £61,946 per year. There are 2 schools in West Molesey South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Molesey South is home to around 7,215 people, with a population density of about 5,750.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Molesey South Population
7,215
Population density
5,750.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.97(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-37%)
Public order
6.1(0%)
Other theft
4.57(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.47(-46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,389
74.69%
Other White
671
9.3%
Bangladeshi
163
2.26%
Indian
151
2.09%
Other Asian
120
1.66%
Total population: 7,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,062
36.68%
No qualifications
990
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
882
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
544
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 5,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,063
36.55%
Owns outright
826
28.4%
Other social rented
478
16.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
364
12.52%
Social rents from council
111
3.82%
Total households: 2,908

Property prices in West Molesey South

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£552
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £595K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £552 per square foot) in West Molesey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Molesey South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£740,000£547
Semi-Detached22£591,475£584
Terraced24£410,000£591
Flats10£287,500£489

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Molesey South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Molesey South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£240,000£449,000£360,000
2017£664,000£257,750£472,500£364,000
2018£585,000£250,000£471,500£389,975
2019£642,000£238,500£475,000£370,000
2020£467,500£238,975£509,975£379,950
2021£646,000£265,000£518,325£405,000
2022£760,500£247,500£535,000£455,000
2023£525,000£240,000£525,000£425,000
2024£770,000£325,000£575,000£435,000
2025£730,000£384,250£563,000£429,950
2026£650,000£268,500£735,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Molesey South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Molesey South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£549£369£503£456
2017£531£411£472£457
2018£518£427£453£466
2019£495£408£506£486
2020£455£372£495£509
2021£615£422£526£525
2022£613£441£558£538
2023£668£437£517£521
2024£583£512£600£579
2025£585£523£588£560
2026£454£450£588£581
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Molesey South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Elmbridge district.

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,274
Band D£2,558
Band E£3,126
Band F£3,695
Band G£4,263
Band H£5,116

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