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Property investment stats for Chertsey, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Chertsey.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Chertsey offers a balanced property market with a mix of owner-occupied and private rented homes, sitting right around the national average for both. The area’s housing stock attracts a broad demographic, with a strong presence of professionals and managers in the 67th percentile, and a notable share of families and couples. Affordability is moderate, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.7%, which means buyers and renters face typical pressures for the South East. Properties tend to sell at a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have some negotiating power.

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Key investment stats for Chertsey

Median price per sq ft

£480 / sq ft

Average rental yield

7.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.1%

Sales in past year

242

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Chertsey

Live prices in Chertsey, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£437,475

25% of properties below...

£289,962

75% of properties below...

£699,988

Most expensive property

£5,500,000

Live listings

170

Median days on market

57

Should you invest in Chertsey?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 7.6%, with the top-performing postcode district offering 7.0%.
  • Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending 57 days on the market and 242 transactions annually, making it easier to enter or exit the market.
  • The steady demand from professionals, families, and a sizeable population in their 30s and 40s supports ongoing rental and sales activity.

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -1.1% over the past year, which may concern investors focused on short-term appreciation.
  • With a median price per square foot of £480 per sq ft, affordability could be a barrier for some buyers, particularly first-timers.
  • The market is not seeing properties sell above asking, as indicated by the median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), so competition may be less intense than in some neighbouring areas.

Outlook

Over the next year, investors can expect Chertsey to maintain its appeal to renters and buyers seeking a balanced lifestyle. The area’s rental yields are likely to remain attractive, particularly given the strong showing in the top postcode district. While recent capital growth has been modest, the three-year annualised figure of 0.8% suggests a slow but steady market rather than one prone to sharp swings.

With properties typically selling after 57 days, there is a healthy pace to transactions without the overheating seen in some hotspots. Affordability pressures will persist, but the mix of housing types and strong professional demographics should underpin demand. Investors should not expect rapid capital gains but can look to steady income and a stable market environment.

Live properties in Chertsey

Investment properties in Chertsey, South East

4 bedroom town house for sale
40% below median price

£500,000

4 bedroom town house for sale

Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey.

Properties needing refurbishment in Chertsey, South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 180 days

£599,950

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Chertsey, Surrey, KT16

Slow to sell properties in Chertsey, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 11%

£199,950 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Portman House, Chertsey, Surrey, KT...

Big price drop properties in Chertsey, South East
Big Price Drop
8 bedroom detached house for sale
6,124 sq ft

£3,000,000 - Guide Price

8 bedroom detached house for sale

Ruxbury Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT1...

Properties with planning granted in Chertsey, South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
58% below median price

£95,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Abbey Court, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chertsey, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £13,625 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £21,225 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Chertsey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1KT167.0%0.5%£485 / sq ft
2KT156.3%1.4%£476 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.