A complete guide to property investment in Chessington.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Chessington offers a blend of suburban stability and family appeal, making it a notable choice for property investors seeking long-term reliability. The area is heavily dominated by families, as seen in its position in the 97th percentile for family households, and owner-occupation is high at the 82nd percentile. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 28.2%, affordability is reasonable for the South East, especially compared to other London-adjacent locations. The typical property spends just 40 days on the market, suggesting decent liquidity and demand.
Rental yields are steady, with a current average of 4.4%, and capital growth over the past three years has annualised at 2.4%, showing Chessington's ability to deliver slow but consistent returns. Recent capital growth has changed by -0.4% in the past year, indicating a period of stability rather than rapid appreciation.
Median price per sq ft
£533 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.4%
Sales in past year
261
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Chessington, Surrey
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£500,000
25% of properties below...
£362,500
75% of properties below...
£649,950
Most expensive property
£3,500,000
Live listings
79
Median days on market
40
Chessington's outlook remains positive for investors who value stability and consistent demand over speculative gains. Family-driven demand is likely to continue, given the area's dominance in this demographic and its high owner-occupation rate. While rapid capital growth is not on the cards, the annualised growth of 2.4% over three years demonstrates Chessington's ability to hold value and deliver incremental returns.
With median asking sale prices of £575,000 for a 3-bedroom house and £320,000 for a 2-bedroom flat, entry costs are within reach for many investors, and rental demand should remain robust. The rental market is not vast, but steady yields and low void risks make it a solid choice for those seeking lower volatility. Investors should expect Chessington to remain a slow-and-steady performer, with few surprises — good or bad.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Chessington, Surrey
£550,000
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Gilders Road, Chessington, Surrey. ...
£300,000
1 bedroom house for sale
Foxglove Lane, Chessington, KT9
£145,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Clayton Road, Chessington, Surrey. ...
£700,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surre...
£425,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom house for sale
Mount Road, Chessington, KT9
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,200 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.8%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.