KT16 (Chertsey) in Surrey has demonstrated rental outperformance relative to capital appreciation over the past five years. The district recorded 5-year rental growth of 4.9% compound annual growth rate against price growth of 2.0% CAGR, indicating stronger yields than price-driven returns. Population growth remained modest at 1.0% over the same period. The trajectory score of 52.4/100 places the postcode in the 64th percentile nationally, classified as strong. Current gentrification indicators suggest KT16 is in a pre-cursor stage, meaning established infrastructure and amenities exist but wider transformation patterns have not yet emerged. These metrics reflect a market characterised by rental income stability rather than rapid capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Chertsey · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in KT16 over the last six months.
Chertsey (KT16) common questions
Is Chertsey up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Chertsey (KT16) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 29% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Chertsey safe?
Chertsey has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chertsey?
The average property price in Chertsey (KT16) is £499k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chertsey?
The median monthly rent in Chertsey (KT16) is £1,629 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chertsey?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Addlestone (KT15), Pulborough (RH20), Billingshurst (RH14), Virginia Water (GU25), Staines-Upon-Thames (TW18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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