The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Great Bookham
A first purchase at the £788,000 Great Bookham average needs about £111,500 in cash, made up of £78,800 deposit, £29,400 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
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A first purchase at the £788,000 Great Bookham average needs about £111,500 in cash, made up of £78,800 deposit, £29,400 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The full cash number for Great Bookham
On the local average the deposit is £78,800, stamp duty is £29,400 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £111,500.
The £788,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £29,400. 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 Great Bookham.
Where local earnings cap the purchase price
Running costs from week one
Band D council tax in Surrey is £2,509 a year, which is £209 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.
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.
The Great Bookham detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Eastwick Junior School, The Howard of Effingham School, Great Bookham School and Manor House School. 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: Bookham to London Waterloo takes about 50 to 55 min.
By price, Great Bookham ranks 11 of the 65 Surrey locations we cover, at £788,000 against a county average of £634,238. Band D council tax here is £2,509, against an average of £2,554 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Great Bookham
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Great Bookham property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £280,000 to £420,000 | Typically a flat or a terrace, the more accessible way into the village, popular with first-time buyers, downsizers and investors. |
| Around £520,000 to £750,000 | A family semi or smaller detached house, the heart of the local market for families chasing the schools. |
| £800,000 and above | Larger detached homes on leafy plots, some period homes near the Commons, the premium end of a historic, green market. |
- Its own station on the line to Waterloo
- A large, historic village with a handsome High Street
- An highly regarded primary and good schools
- Bookham Commons and Polesden Lacey on the doorstep
- Much of the village at lower flood risk
- A steady suburban journey (~50 to 55 min), not a fast express
- A premium market, the average is around £788,000
- Localised flood risk near the River Mole
- Detached and period homes command a strong premium
- No A&E in the village (nearest at Epsom/Redhill)
Great Bookham is known locally for Bookham Commons & Polesden Lacey, and Bookham Commons. The National Trust's Bookham Commons (a SSSI famed for rare butterflies) and the grand Polesden Lacey estate, outstanding heritage and green space on the doorstep.
Practical detail for Great Bookham: the KT23 postcode district and bookham station (South Western Railway), to Waterloo ~50 to 55 min; some peak Southern services.
Great Bookham at a glance
| Upfront cost | Great Bookham figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £788,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £78,800 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £29,400 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £29,400 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £111,500 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £4,146 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Great Bookham
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £111,500, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,509 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 Great Bookham
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Great Bookham, 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.
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