School Catchments and House Prices in Hersham
In the Hersham area, 4 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Hersham area, 4 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Hersham asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £667,000 and a detached home averages £680,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Hersham area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Hersham.
Catchment is not a promise
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Hersham numbers
The schools families ask about here are Three Rivers Academy, Burhill Primary School, Bell Farm Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary. 4 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Hersham to London Waterloo takes about 30 to 40 min.
By price, Hersham ranks 23 of the 65 Surrey locations we cover, at £667,000 against a county average of £634,238. Band D council tax here is £2,557, against an average of £2,554 across the county locations we cover.
How Hersham scores for different buyers
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Hersham property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Surrey.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A village green, Good-rated primaries and a Good-rated secondary in Three Rivers Academy, golf and the Mole meadows, strong for family life, at a price. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★★ | Its own station on the South Western Main Line puts Waterloo about 30 minutes away, with the M25 and A3 close, a core reason people choose Hersham. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Plenty of larger detached and family housing in and around the village for those trading up within affluent Elmbridge. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | Elmbridge prices are high, so a first purchase usually means a flat or a stretch, help and realism needed. |
| Downsizers & retirees | ★★★☆☆ | Good amenities, station and green space, though prices are steep; Whiteley Village nearby is a notable later-life option. |
London commuters
People who want village character with a genuine fast-rail commute, Hersham's own station reaches Waterloo in around 30 minutes.
Families
People drawn by the state schools, the green space, the golf and the community, happy to pay the premium of the Elmbridge belt.
Downsizers & upsizers
People moving within affluent Surrey who want a well-connected village near Walton, Esher and Weybridge, from a flat to a prime family home.
Hersham is known locally for Whiteley Village. The purpose-built retirement community founded from the fortune of department-store pioneer William Whiteley, an octagonal almshouse village in beautiful grounds.
Practical detail for Hersham: the KT12 (shared with Walton-on-Thames) postcode district and hersham station on the South Western Main Line, fast trains to Waterloo ~30 min; Walton-on-Thames station also close.
Hersham at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Three Rivers Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Burhill Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bell Farm Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Hersham
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Surrey
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £66,700 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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