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Property investment stats for West Molesey, South East

A complete guide to property investment in West Molesey.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

West Molesey offers a stable environment for property investors, with a strong presence of families and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. The area’s housing market has seen capital growth over one and three years, with capital growth of 1.7% over the past year and annualised growth of 2.4% over three years. Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 599 and properties spending a median of 75 days on the market. Affordability measures show a price-to-income ratio of 7.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.6%, both of which are notable for investors considering local demand and purchasing power.

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Key investment stats for West Molesey

Median price per sq ft

£641 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

1.7%

Sales in past year

599

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

Live property stats in West Molesey

Live prices in West Molesey, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£649,975

25% of properties below...

£446,838

75% of properties below...

£1,006,250

Most expensive property

£3,600,000

Live listings

376

Median days on market

75

Should you invest in West Molesey?

Opportunities

  • Family demand is underpinned by the area’s position in the 94th percentile for families, creating a reliable rental and resale market for larger homes.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield of 5.3% suggests targeted opportunities for buy-to-let investors seeking above-average returns.
  • Discounting is present, as the median achieved minus asking price is £13,725 (the typical achieved discount), offering negotiation opportunities for buyers.

Risks

  • The relatively low proportion of private rented housing in the 26th percentile may limit the size of the rental market, affecting investor exit strategies.
  • The area’s population skews older, with the 20-30 age group in the 7th percentile, potentially dampening demand for smaller flats or shared accommodation.
  • Affordability is stretched, as the price-to-income ratio of 7.9 could cap future price growth if local incomes do not keep pace.

Outlook

West Molesey’s property market looks set to continue its steady performance, with capital growth of 1.7% over the past year and a robust three-year trend. The strong family presence and high owner-occupancy rates provide stability, but also mean that turnover may be slower than in more transient, renter-heavy areas. Investors can expect average rental yields of 4.5%, and may find opportunities in the top postcode district for rental yield of 5.3%.

Liquidity should remain adequate, with annual sales of 599 and properties taking a median of 75 days to sell, but affordability constraints could limit the pace of future growth. Overall, the outlook is mildly positive for investors focused on long-term stability and family-oriented properties.

Live properties in West Molesey

Investment properties in West Molesey, South East

5 bedroom house for sale
52% below median price

£1,300,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom house for sale

High Foleys, Esher

Properties needing refurbishment in West Molesey, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
39% below median price

£300,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom flat for sale

Station Way, Esher

Priced to sell properties in West Molesey, South East
Priced to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£1,195,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Hill Rise, Esher, KT10

Slow to sell properties in West Molesey, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 20%

£200,000

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Gibson Court, Hinchley Wood

Big price drop properties in West Molesey, South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
1,766 sq ft

£1,100,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Manor Road North, Esher, Surrey, KT...

Properties with planning granted in West Molesey, South East
Planning Granted
3 bedroom house boat for sale
76% below median price

£200,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom house boat for sale

Ferry Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in West Molesey, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
39% below median price

£270,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Common Road, Claygate, Esher

Auction properties in West Molesey, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £13,725

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £30,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £58,955 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.4%

Best places to invest in West Molesey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1KT85.3%2.0%£609 / sq ft
2KT64.8%1.2%£619 / sq ft
3KT74.4%2.3%£673 / sq ft
4KT104.2%4.2%£666 / 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.