Chertsey — a street lined with old stone houses under a blue sky

Area guide · Runnymede

Living in Chertsey

A snapshot of life in Chertsey, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chertsey is a village in Runnymede, South East with a population of 14,558. The average house price is £508,737 and the overall crime rate is 70.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chertsey ranks

Population

14,558

Avg House Price

£508,737

Crime Rate

70.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

387 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,761.5

Median Age

42.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chertsey's detached homes (£838,730) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£274,825).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chertsey prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£504,299 → £508,737).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£838,730	£720,750	70
Semi-Detached	£536,832	£518,750	88
Terraced	£401,898	£397,500	78
Flat	£274,825	£265,000	88

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chertsey is 70.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chertsey: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	4
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Chertsey High School	Secondary	Good
Meadowcroft Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Pyrcroft Grange Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Salesian School, Chertsey	Secondary	No rating available
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Stepgates Community School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chertsey averages 387 Mbps — 287% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chertsey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	63.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,081

Demographics & Economy

Population	14,558
Median Age	42.8
Median Household Income	£37,761.5
Employment Rate	60.1%
Owner Occupied	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chertsey?

The average house price in Chertsey is £508,737 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chertsey?

The most affordable entry point in Chertsey is a flat, with an average price of £274,825.

Is Chertsey a safe place to live?

Chertsey has a recorded crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chertsey?

Chertsey has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chertsey?

Average broadband download speeds in Chertsey are around 387 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.9% of premises.

How big is Chertsey?

Chertsey is a settlement in Runnymede with a population of approximately 14,558.

Most compared with

How does Chertsey stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Chertsey

House price: £446,654 · £508,737
Crime rate: 70.8 · 70.8
Distance: 1.3 mi

Aldershot

Chertsey

House price: £360,986 · £508,737
Crime rate: N/A · 70.8
Distance: 14.6 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Chertsey

House price: £1,205,601 · £508,737
Crime rate: 58.1 · 70.8
Distance: 6.4 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Chertsey

House price: £421,078 · £508,737
Crime rate: 72 · 70.8
Distance: 13.1 mi

Ashford Common

Chertsey

House price: £401,849 · £508,737
Crime rate: 76 · 70.8
Distance: 3.7 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Chertsey

House price: £401,849 · £508,737
Crime rate: 76 · 70.8
Distance: 3.7 mi

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