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KT22 8 area guide

Who lives in KT22 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Mole Valley
Region
South East
Population
10,183 (2024)
At a glance

What KT22 8 is like

The KT22 8 postcode sector in Mole Valley covers 213 live postcodes and is home to about 10,183 people across 6 census neighbourhoods. 70.7% of households own their home, 18.6% rent privately and 9.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 55% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in KT22 8 sold for a median of £488,750 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How KT22 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
6/ 10

Around the middle — 25.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£488,750

Median over 76 sales in KT22 8, −16.3% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in KT22 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£67,067

Average a year, before tax — higher than 80% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Prices fallingLook closer

    The median sale price in KT22 8 is down 16.3% on the year before.

  3. 03
    An older population

    27.5% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in KT22 8 are 104% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

KT22 8 FAQs

01
Is KT22 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 25.0 per 1,000 people a year, band 6 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in KT22 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £488,750.

Homes in KT22 8 sold for a median of £488,750 across 76 sales in the year to August 2026, −16.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is KT22 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 25.0 offences per 1,000 people a year around KT22 8, below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 6 of 10.
04
Who lives in KT22 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 70.7% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (34.8%).
05
Which council covers KT22 8?

KT22 8 is in Mole Valley.

KT22 8 is in Mole Valley, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is KT22 8?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Leatherhead Rail Station, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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