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KT8

WEST MOLESEY

Greater London, London, England

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KT8 encompasses WEST MOLESEY and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £679,819
1yr change ▼ 5.2%
Crime 67% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£679,819

▼ 5.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

137% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

67% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in KT8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in KT8 is £679,819, which is 48% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in KT8 cost 136.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in KT8 have fallen 5.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,271,973 132
Semi-detached £705,384 230
Terraced £525,050 236
Flat £403,628 187
All types £679,819 809

5-Year Price History

£641K £660K £678K £696K £715K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in KT8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, KT8 has a crime rate well 67% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in KT8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

KT8 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Orchard Infant School Primary Good mi
St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Primary Not inspected mi
Hampton Court House Other Not inspected mi
St Alban's Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
The Beech House School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,926

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in KT8 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in KT8 is collected by Elmbridge. The Band D rate is £2,230/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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KT8 — WEST MOLESEY

Area Summary

KT8 (WEST MOLESEY) offers above-average property prices (£679,819, 137% above national average), low crime (67% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about KT8 WEST MOLESEY

What is the average house price in KT8 WEST MOLESEY?
The average house price in KT8 (WEST MOLESEY) is £679,819, based on 809 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 137% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.2% over the past year.
Is KT8 WEST MOLESEY a safe area to live?
Crime in KT8 is significantly below the national average (27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of KT8 WEST MOLESEY?
The population of KT8 (WEST MOLESEY) is approximately 141,926 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in KT8?
The average broadband download speed in KT8 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in KT8 WEST MOLESEY?
There are 8 schools in or near KT8. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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