Leatherhead: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Surrey — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across KT22, KT23.
Leatherhead DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Leatherhead
The Leatherhead rental market in Surrey is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,826 pcm and rents up roughly 6.3% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across KT22, KT23.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Leatherhead.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
21 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Leatherhead.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £747 | £8,964 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,423 | £17,076 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,779 | £21,348 |
| 3-bed house | £2,277 | £27,324 |
| 4-bed house | £2,935 | £35,220 |
Featured properties in Leatherhead
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across KT22, KT23.
Buying in Leatherhead
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£441,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.7%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Leatherhead face medium competition with prices around £441,000 and growth of about 1.7% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Leatherhead
With an average property price near £441,000 and gross yields around 6.3%, Leatherhead offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.7% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Properties near the station
- 23 bed houses
- 32 bed flats
- 4Furnished 1 bed flats
Family living & schools in Leatherhead
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Leatherhead | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Leatherhead Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Leatherhead Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Leatherhead Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Leatherhead Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
Family facilities
- Leatherhead Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Leatherhead
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Leatherhead Brasserie
1.1 mi from Leatherhead centre
Spice of Leatherhead
0.8 mi from Leatherhead centre
Bella Cucina
1.1 mi from Leatherhead centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.4 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Tandoori
1.3 mi from Leatherhead centre
Coffee & Co, Leatherhead
1.4 mi from Leatherhead centre
Socialising in Leatherhead
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Leatherhead
1.7 mi from Leatherhead centre
The Railway Tavern
0.7 mi from Leatherhead centre
Vault Bar
1.7 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Live Lounge
1.4 mi from Leatherhead centre
The Riverside Inn
0.6 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Shopping Centre
1.3 mi from Leatherhead centre
Things to do in Leatherhead
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Leatherhead Sports & Fitness
0.3 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Cricket Club
0.6 mi from Leatherhead centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.3 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Cinema
2.2 mi from Leatherhead centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.3 mi from Leatherhead centre
Leatherhead Adventure Park
2.1 mi from Leatherhead centre
Commuting from Leatherhead
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 37 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 34 min |
| Reading | Train | 24 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 31 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 15 min |
Local developments in Leatherhead
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Leatherhead town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near KT22
Approved
Leatherhead retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Leatherhead
Verified contractors covering KT22, KT23 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Leatherhead
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Leatherhead
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Leatherhead
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Leatherhead must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Surrey.
More local data for Leatherhead
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