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KT16 8LE

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Chertsey Riverside

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Overview

Postcode KT16 8LE is located in a major urban area, within the Chertsey Riverside ward of Runnymede in the South East region, and forms part of the Thorpe area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorpe is £61,850 per year. The nearest station is Chertsey, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Thorpe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thorpe has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Thorpe is £61,850 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from KT16 8LE.

Flood risk

Medium

Thorpe near KT16 8LE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chertsey located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT16 8LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chertsey

N/A

Walking directions to Chertsey

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
3,450.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.19(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+19%)
Drugs
6.28(+128%)
Public order
6.28(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
68.18%
Other White
18
9.09%
Chinese
11
5.56%
Pakistani
5
2.53%
Caribbean
5
2.53%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
45.45%
Level 3 (A level)
44
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.82%
No qualifications
8
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
55.86%
Owns with a mortgage
29
26.13%
Owns outright
11
9.91%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Shared ownership
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Chertsey Riverside

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£267K – £489K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £446 per square foot) in Chertsey Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chertsey Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£557,500£631
Semi-Detached36£492,500£465
Terraced9£425,000£538
Flats39£265,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chertsey Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chertsey Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000£284,000£440,000£364,250
2017£472,500£278,000£395,000£347,750
2018£599,995£284,998£440,000£394,973
2019£620,500£255,500£410,000£380,000
2020£597,500£246,000£445,000£393,500
2021£527,500£247,500£455,000£426,750
2022£621,000£287,500£514,995£450,000
2023£609,950£266,225£492,000£398,500
2024£647,500£272,000£460,000£425,000
2025£517,500£250,000£495,000£412,500
2026£615,000£280,000£430,000£442,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chertsey Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chertsey Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425£422£438£473
2017£526£432£431£493
2018£457£432£446£463
2019£450£409£437£461
2020£454£398£431£517
2021£469£435£482£475
2022£531£440£492£504
2023£528£404£476£527
2024£422£410£515£522
2025£475£418£463£504
2026£879£396£477£515
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chertsey Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chertsey Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT16 8LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT16 8LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202556, Bridge Road, Chertsey, KT16 8LATerracedFreehold£365,500
04 Dec 202516, Thames Close, Chertsey, KT16 8NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
22 Jul 2025Flat 10, Belsize Grange, 77, Bridge Road, Chertsey, KT16 8JZFlatsLeasehold£222,500
22 Aug 202516, Hazelbank Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
24 Jul 202543, Hazelbank Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PBFlatsLeasehold£214,000

Schools

In the KT16 8LE postcode area, located within Thorpe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT16 8LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryStepgates Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicablePhilip Southcote SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryChertsey High SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT16 8LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT16 8LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisBridge Road, Runnymede, KT16 8LXWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food1 Fordwater Road, Chertsey, KT16 8HWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Runnymede district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for KT16 8LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cai Gorman Parry

Chertsey Riverside - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Ben Spencer

Runnymede and Weybridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictRunnymedeE07000212
Parliamentary ConstituencyRunnymede and WeybridgeE14001456
WardChertsey RiversideE05012889
ParishRunnymede, unparished areaE43000141
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThorpeE02006396
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Runnymede 004BE01030658
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about KT16 8LE

Is KT16 8LE (Thorpe) safe?

The area around KT16 8LE records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near KT16 8LE?

The median sale price around KT16 8LE in Thorpe is £385,000 (about £446 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT16 8LE?

There are 6 schools close to KT16 8LE, including Stepgates Community School (Good), Philip Southcote School and Chertsey High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT16 8LE?

The closest station to KT16 8LE is Chertsey, about 1,356 m away.

How deprived is the area around KT16 8LE?

KT16 8LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT16 8LE (Thorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runnymede and Weybridge covering KT16 8LE is Ben Spencer (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cai Gorman Parry (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.