Living in KT8, Elmbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around KT8 in Elmbridge. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Elmbridge: £743,525, down 2.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around KT8
140 recorded home sales on the streets around central KT8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £560,000 and a range from £120,000 to £2,350,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 DENNIS ROAD, KT8 9ED | semi-detached | £755,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 20 GREEN LANE, KT8 2PN | semi-detached | £885,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 17 HURST LANE, KT8 9EA | terraced | £466,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 6 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, KT8 2PQ | semi-detached | £800,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 8 PEMBERTON ROAD, KT8 9LH | semi-detached | £645,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 1 GLEBELANDS, KT8 2PY | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
54 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Hampton Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Hampton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Hinchley Wood School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
33 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Hampton Court House, Hampton School, Jack and Jill School, Lady Eleanor Holles School, Milbourne Lodge School, Newland House School and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near KT8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
126 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central KT8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Elmbridge's figures.
Common questions about KT8
What is the average house price in KT8?
The average sold price in Elmbridge is £743,525 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in KT8?
Prices in Elmbridge are down 2.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in KT8?
The median of 140 recorded sales around central KT8 in the last 2 years is £560,000, ranging from £120,000 to £2,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in KT8?
54 schools sit within 3 miles of central KT8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in KT8?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central KT8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is KT8 at risk of flooding?
Central KT8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is KT8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £560,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 126 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is KT8 safe?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central KT8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? KT8 or KT7, KT8 or TW12, KT8 or TW11.
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