School Catchments and House Prices in Leatherhead
In the Leatherhead area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Leatherhead area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
Why catchment sets the price in Leatherhead
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £726,000 and a detached home averages £633,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Leatherhead area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Leatherhead.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
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 Leatherhead numbers
The schools families ask about here are Therfield School, St Andrew's Catholic School, St John's School and Downsend School. 2 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: Leatherhead is one of Surrey's better-connected towns, by both rail and road. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Leatherhead ranks 20 of the 65 Surrey locations we cover, at £726,000 against a county average of £634,238. Band D council tax here is £2,508.58 for 2026/27.
How Leatherhead scores for different buyers
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Leatherhead property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A Good-rated secondary (Therfield) and an Outstanding-rated Catholic secondary (St Andrew's), independents, Bocketts Farm and the Surrey Hills nearby. |
| Commuters | ★★★★★ | Trains to both London Waterloo and London Victoria plus the M25 (Junction 9) on the doorstep, a genuine road-and-rail hub. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | KT22 prices sit well above the national average, so it is a harder entry point than many towns, flats are the main way in. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | A range of larger family housing with the Surrey Hills and fast London links suits upsizers wanting space and connectivity. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | Local business parks (Esso, Unilever and others) and excellent connectivity make it convenient for professionals working locally or in London. |
London commuters
People wanting trains to two London terminals and the M25 on the doorstep, at more accessible north-Surrey prices.
Families
Buyers drawn by the range of housing, the schools and the Surrey Hills, though catchments and, for low-lying homes, flood risk are worth checking.
Countryside & outdoor lovers
People wanting Box Hill, the Surrey Hills and cycling country on the doorstep, with a genuine London commute.
Leatherhead is known locally for Box Hill & the Surrey Hills. The famous viewpoint and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on Leatherhead's doorstep, walking, cycling and countryside at their best.
Practical detail for Leatherhead: the KT22 postcode district and leatherhead station, trains to London Waterloo and London Victoria, plus Guildford and Dorking.
Leatherhead at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Therfield School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St Andrew's Catholic School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St John's School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Downsend School | 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 Leatherhead
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
- £72,600 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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