Area guide · Mole Valley

Living in Leatherhead

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

At a glance

Leatherhead is a village in Mole Valley, South East with a population of 11,482. The average house price is £783,246 and the overall crime rate is 56.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Leatherhead ranks

Population

11,482

Avg House Price

£783,246

Crime Rate

56.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

351 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,455.7

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Leatherhead's detached homes (£1,445,660) command roughly 5.0× the price of a flat (£286,466).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Leatherhead prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£704,800 → £783,246).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,445,660	£1,075,000	121
Semi-Detached	£616,775	£575,278	68
Terraced	£482,174	£447,500	40
Flat	£286,466	£265,000	112

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Leatherhead is 56.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Leatherhead: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery	Primary	No rating available
Therfield School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Leatherhead averages 351 Mbps — 251% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Leatherhead homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	61.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,288

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,482
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£39,455.7
Employment Rate	60.7%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	48.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Leatherhead?

The average house price in Leatherhead is £783,246 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Leatherhead is a flat, with an average price of £286,466.

Is Leatherhead a safe place to live?

Leatherhead has a recorded crime rate of 56.0 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 Leatherhead?

Leatherhead has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Leatherhead?

Average broadband download speeds in Leatherhead are around 351 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.

How big is Leatherhead?

Leatherhead is a settlement in Mole Valley with a population of approximately 11,482.

Most compared with

How does Leatherhead stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Leatherhead

House price: £446,654 · £783,246
Crime rate: 70.8 · 56
Distance: 8.6 mi

Ashford Common

Leatherhead

House price: £401,849 · £783,246
Crime rate: 76 · 56
Distance: 9.8 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Leatherhead

House price: £401,849 · £783,246
Crime rate: 76 · 56
Distance: 10.8 mi

Ashtead

Leatherhead

House price: £694,684 · £783,246
Crime rate: 56 · 56
Distance: 1.5 mi

Banstead

Leatherhead

House price: £677,179 · £783,246
Crime rate: 60.3 · 56
Distance: 5.9 mi

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

Leatherhead

House price: £580,462 · £783,246
Crime rate: 52.4 · 56
Distance: 13.3 mi

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