Town Pop. 9,901

Living in Esher: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Esher is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 67/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Esher places 2nd of 3 in the KT10 postcode district.

That is 16 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (89) and safety (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: KT10 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 250 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 68 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 198 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 40 crimes
  2. 2 Warren Close 39 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
66
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 54
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 6
Tennis Courts Ample 39
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
52
10 schools in area · 24 within 4km
9Good1Ungraded
  • Burhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Claygate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cranmere Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Esher Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Esher Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames DittonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Thames Ditton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Orchard Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thames Ditton Junior SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
67
A&E departmentsKingston Hospital3.2 mi
Epsom General Hospital4.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E6.1 mi
Hospital waitsKingston And Richmond NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,121 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Elmbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 280 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.8%Student5.6%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial62.1%Skilled & technical27.9%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)12.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)59.6%Apprenticeship2.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Elmbridge · 2026-27
A £1,705
B £1,990
C £2,274
D £2,558
E £3,126
F £3,695
G £4,263
H £5,116
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Esher 0.9 mi
Claygate 1 mi
Hersham 1.1 mi
J9 M25 3.9 mi
J1 M3 4.1 mi
J10 M25 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 60
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £1,012,500 67
Detached £1,822,500 30
Semi-detached £972,500 12
Terraced £562,500 11
Flat / Maisonette £402,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£381k £921k £1.5m £2.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

West Molesey 73 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hersham 67 1.9 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Thames 70 4.0 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 4.8 mi away ⇄
Epsom 68 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Esher a nice place to live?

Yes, Esher is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Esher is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Esher?

Esher is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 727 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Esher?

Among the top-rated schools in Esher are Burhill Primary School, Claygate Primary School and Cranmere Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Esher in total.

What are house prices like in Esher?

The current median house price in Esher is £1,012,500, around 255% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,822,500, semi-detached £972,500, terraced £562,500, flat £402,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Esher in context

See where Esher ranks among the best places to live in Surrey

Postcode districts in Esher

KT10 66 ⇄
KT7 76 ⇄
KT8 70 ⇄

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