Leatherhead South & Ashtead South
Mole Valley 004 · 4 sub-areas · 6,377 residents
Mole Valley 004 sits within Mole Valley in the South East, home to around 6,400 people and notably affluent by most measures. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £1,450 a month — slightly above the wider area but still well under central London rates. Half of all residents work from home, giving this neighbourhood an unusually quiet, settled feel on weekdays.
Leatherhead South & Ashtead South is a mid-density neighbourhood of Mole Valley in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Leatherhead South & Ashtead South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,545 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Leatherhead South & Ashtead South in Mole Valley
Living in Leatherhead South & Ashtead South
Mole Valley 004 has the character of a well-established Surrey commuter neighbourhood — largely owner-occupied, spacious, and decidedly unhurried compared to the city. Around three-quarters of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, and that settled tenure mix shapes the feel of the place. It's not somewhere people tend to pass through; most are here for the long haul.
Rents here sit in a sensible middle ground for the South East. A two-bedroom runs about £1,450 a month — above the national median of roughly £1,200 but nothing like the premium you'd pay closer to central London. The headline affordability challenge, though, is buying: the median sale price is around £660,000, which translates to over nine years of saving for a deposit even on a decent salary. For renters, the monthly outgoings are more manageable, though council tax adds around £2,520 a year.
The population skews older than most UK neighbourhoods. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the largest single age band is 50–64. That said, there's a meaningful family presence — just over one in five households is a couple with children. Singles and retirees make up a significant share of the one-person households, which account for nearly a third of all homes. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 48% of residents, well above the national average.
Perhaps the most striking figure is that half of all residents work from home — one of the higher rates you'll find anywhere in England. That shapes the daily rhythm: the area is active during the day and doesn't empty out on weekday mornings the way a traditional commuter town does. For anyone weighing up a move, see the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Mole Valley 004 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more comfortable parts of Surrey — low crime, good broadband, plentiful greenspace within walking distance, and a very settled, quiet feel. The trade-off is cost: buying is very expensive at a median of around £660,000, and even renting absorbs a large share of take-home pay for most households.
- What is the rent in Mole Valley 004?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,134 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,450, and a three-bedroom around £1,846. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.3% over the past year.
- Is Mole Valley 004 safe?
- Yes, it's relatively safe. The crime rate is around 67.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It also sits in the 9th deprivation decile nationally, meaning it's among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England.
- What's the commute from Mole Valley 004 to London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 17 minutes by public transport from the nearest station, which is roughly a 16-minute walk away. That makes it genuinely practical for London workers, though over half of residents work from home and don't commute at all.
- Who lives in Mole Valley 004?
- Mostly older, settled homeowners — over a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and 75% own their home. Around 48% hold a degree-level qualification. It's not a young professional area; it skews towards established families, retirees, and longer-term residents.
- What schools are near Mole Valley 004?
- There are 27 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 km away. Check current catchment boundaries carefully before relying on proximity.
- How much is council tax in Mole Valley 004?
- Council tax at Band D comes to approximately £2,520 a year, or just over £210 a month. That's a relevant extra cost to factor in alongside rent, particularly given that rent-to-income ratios here are already high.