The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Chobham
A first purchase at the £775,000 Chobham average needs about £109,550 in cash, made up of £77,500 deposit, £28,750 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £775,000 Chobham average needs about £109,550 in cash, made up of £77,500 deposit, £28,750 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
Every pound you need before completion in Chobham
On the local average the deposit is £77,500, stamp duty is £28,750 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £109,550.
The £775,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £28,750. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Chobham.
Borrowing power on a Chobham income
What the first year actually costs
Band D council tax in Surrey is £2,609 a year, which is £217 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Chobham detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are St Lawrence CofE Primary School, Gordon's School (West End, nearby), State secondaries (nearby) and Independent schools (nearby). 2 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Transport in Chobham is good for a village, with no own station but several close by and good roads. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Chobham ranks 13 of the 65 Surrey locations we cover, at £775,000 against a county average of £634,238.
What your money buys in Chobham
Chobham is a pretty, affluent historic village by Chobham Common.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Chobham property and area guide.
Average prices above £500,000 mean first time buyer relief does not apply on a typical purchase here. Budget the full duty from the start.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £300,000 to £460,000 | Typically a flat or apartment, the most accessible way in, popular with first-time buyers and downsizers. |
| Around £600,000 to £850,000 | A family semi or characterful cottage, a lovely family home in a pretty village. |
| £950,000 and above | A larger, characterful detached home on a generous plot, the heart of Chobham's market, into the millions. |
- A pretty, affluent and historic village
- Chobham Common (a National Nature Reserve) on the doorstep
- A picturesque conservation-area high street
- Good road links (M3 Junction 3 close)
- Two major A&E hospitals within a short drive
- No railway station of its own (nearest a short drive)
- High prices at the top of the market
- Some flood risk near the Bourne
- Larger/period homes mean bigger loans, more stamp duty & careful surveys
- Surrey is non-selective (no grammar)
Chobham is known locally for Chobham Common. One of the largest National Nature Reserves in south-east England, on the doorstep, the magnificent green setting of the village.
Practical detail for Chobham: the GU24 postcode district, no own station; Sunningdale (faster ~50 min), Longcross & Woking a short drive and nearest A and E is Frimley Park Hospital & St Peter's (Chertsey), both with A&E, around 15 minutes' drive.
Chobham at a glance
| Upfront cost | Chobham figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £775,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £77,500 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £28,750 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £28,750 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £109,550 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £4,078 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Chobham
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £109,550, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,609 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Chobham
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Chobham, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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