Town Pop. 46,974

Living in West Molesey: Liveability Score 73/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Molesey is 73/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 74/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the KT10 postcode district scores higher. West Molesey leads all 3.

It scores 7 points above the KT10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. That sits 23 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) and broadband (88) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see KT10 postcode district.

73
OUT OF 100
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West Molesey scores 73 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
50 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 931 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 303 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 202 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 201 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 176 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 538 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 58 crimes
  2. 2 Walton Road 55 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 51 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
65
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 102
Sports Pitches Ample 65
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Ample 6
Tennis Courts Ample 46
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools
65
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 27 in area · 40 within 4km
6Outstanding17Good4Ungraded
  • Dysart SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hampton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hinchley Wood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Chandlers Field Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chessington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Claygate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Esher Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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
74
A&E departmentsKingston Hospital2.1 mi
Epsom General Hospital3.1 mi
St. Helier Hospital5.3 mi
Hospital waitsKingston And Richmond NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
5 GP surgeries in area 18 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,946 patients per GP
9dentists5pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Elmbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 946 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired20.8%Student4.7%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.4%Skilled & technical29.5%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.7%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
65
Thames Ditton 0.3 mi
Esher 0.5 mi
Hinchley Wood 0.8 mi
J1 M3 4.1 mi
J9 M25 4.9 mi
J9 M25 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
76
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 49
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 17
Retail Shopping Ample 93
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 21

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £691,500 286
Detached £1,131,250 73
Semi-detached £797,500 76
Terraced £615,000 67
Flat / Maisonette £403,000 70
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£322k £660k £1.0m £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Esher 66 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Thames 70 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hersham 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 76 4.2 mi away ⇄
Richmond upon Thames 75 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ewell 69 4.5 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Molesey a nice place to live?

Yes, West Molesey is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for West Molesey is 73/100, 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 West Molesey?

West Molesey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 2,351 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Molesey?

Among the top-rated schools in West Molesey are Dysart School, Hampton Junior School and Hinchley Wood School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 27 rated schools in West Molesey in total.

What are house prices like in West Molesey?

The current median house price in West Molesey is £691,500, around 143% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,131,250, semi-detached £797,500, terraced £615,000, flat £403,000. There were 286 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Molesey in context

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Postcode districts in West Molesey

KT10 66 ⇄
KT6 70 ⇄
KT7 76 ⇄
KT8 70 ⇄

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