House prices in Elmbridge
The median price paid for a home in Elmbridge was £625,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,689 sales. House prices in Elmbridge fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 2.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Elmbridge was 69% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Elmbridge was £1,891 a month in August 2026, 2.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Elmbridge had 5.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Elmbridge stands out
- Elmbridge is the 5th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Elmbridge has the 8th highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £625,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Elmbridge has the 22nd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,891 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Elmbridge
The median price paid in Elmbridge was £625,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,689 sales, or £6,389 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,300,000 | 445 | £7,060 | +1.1% | +7.9% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £725,000 | 427 | £6,577 | +3.6% | +15.5% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £550,000 | 351 | £6,587 | −1.8% | +10.0% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £345,000 | 466 | £5,198 | −4.2% | +3.0% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | £625,000 | −1.9% | +2.5% | £6,389 | −0.5% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Elmbridge sold for a median £6,389 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 48% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Elmbridge has the 8th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −1.9% change over the year is the 81st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 20th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Elmbridge
Elmbridge is the 5th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 292nd |
| Income | 281st |
| Employment | 288th |
| Education and skills | 291st |
| Health | 289th |
| Crime | 205th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 253rd |
| Living environment | 156th |
Rents in Elmbridge
The average private rent in Elmbridge was £1,891 a month in August 2026, 2.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Elmbridge are 18.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Elmbridge has the 22nd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Elmbridge
1,600 homes were sold in Elmbridge in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.13 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Elmbridge were 2.7% up on the year before and 46.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 87th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 20th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Elmbridge
The police recorded 7,816 crimes in Elmbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Elmbridge rose 2.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 6.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.13 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.12 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.85 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.27 |
Elmbridge has the 38th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 15th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Elmbridge
84.7% of premises in Elmbridge can get gigabit broadband and 99.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 63.1% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 107th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.2% of premises in Elmbridge get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Elmbridge
In the year ending June 2025, 11,017 people moved to Elmbridge from elsewhere in the UK and 10,513 moved away, a net gain of 504 (3.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Kingston upon Thames 1,321
- Wandsworth 720
- Richmond upon Thames 715
Most moved out to
- Runnymede 662
- Kingston upon Thames 596
- Guildford 460
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Elmbridge
How much does a house cost in Elmbridge?
The median price paid for a home in Elmbridge was £625,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £1,300,000; semi-detached £725,000; terraced £550,000; flats £345,000.
Are house prices in Elmbridge going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Elmbridge fell 1.9%, and over five years it rose 2.5%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Elmbridge?
The average private rent in Elmbridge was £1,891 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,264; 2 bed £1,589; 3 bed £1,937; 4+ bed £2,884.
Is Elmbridge a safe place to live?
Elmbridge had 5.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 38th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Elmbridge?
63.1% of premises in Elmbridge can get full fibre and 84.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Spelthorne 9 km
- Kingston upon Thames 9 km
- Epsom and Ewell 9 km
- Runnymede 11 km
- Hounslow 12 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.