KT21 (Ashtead), Surrey, demonstrates modest dynamics relative to national benchmarks. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.1% compound annual growth, while rental yields have grown at 4.7% annually, indicating stronger rental market momentum than capital appreciation. Population growth remains minimal at 0.4% across the five-year period. The district scores 44.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the 18th percentile nationally and classified at a latent gentrification stage. These figures suggest a market characterised by rental activity outpacing price growth, with limited demographic expansion, reflecting a relatively stable though slow-moving residential landscape.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Ashtead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.2 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Ashtead (KT21) common questions
Is Ashtead up and coming?
Ashtead (KT21) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 65% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ashtead safe?
Ashtead has a safety score of 74/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ashtead?
The average property price in Ashtead (KT21) is £603k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ashtead?
The median monthly rent in Ashtead (KT21) is £1,515 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ashtead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leatherhead (KT22), Epsom (KT18), Epsom (KT19), Tadworth (KT20), Leatherhead (KT23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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