School Catchments and House Prices in Long Ditton
In the Long Ditton 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 Long Ditton area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Long Ditton school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £750,000 and a detached home averages £750,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Long Ditton area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Long Ditton.
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 Long Ditton numbers
The schools families ask about here are Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School, Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, State secondaries (nearby), Independent schools (nearby) and Sixth form & further options. 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: Surbiton to London Waterloo takes about 18 to 25 min.
By price, Long Ditton ranks 14 of the 65 Surrey locations we cover, at £750,000 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 Long Ditton scores for different buyers
Long Ditton is a quiet, leafy, affluent residential village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Long Ditton property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | An Outstanding-rated junior school and a Good infant school, quiet leafy streets, royal parks and Kingston Hospital nearby, a genuine family village. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★★ | Surbiton's fast trains reach Waterloo in around 18 minutes, so this is one of the best commutes you can get from such a quiet, leafy village. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Substantial detached and period family homes on tree-lined roads suit buyers trading up, though the leafy affluence commands a premium. |
| Downsizers | ★★★☆☆ | A calm, green setting appeals, but stock is weighted to larger family homes and prices are high, so smaller options are limited. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | An affluent, sought-after Elmbridge village where prices are well above average, the more affordable entries are in nearby Surbiton flats. |
Families
People wanting a quiet, leafy village with good schools, green space, a major hospital close by, and a superb commute, a calm, family-friendly setting.
Professionals & commuters
People wanting a peaceful, residential village with some of the fastest London trains next door at Surbiton, and Heathrow within reach.
Peace-seekers near the town
People who want quiet, leafy streets rather than a bustling centre, with Kingston and Surbiton's amenities close by.
Long Ditton is known locally for A quiet, leafy village, and The river & royal parks nearby. Long Ditton's calm, green and residential character, its defining quality.
Practical detail for Long Ditton: the KT6 postcode district and no station in the village; Surbiton (fast to Waterloo ~18 min) and Thames Ditton close by.
Long Ditton at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| State secondaries (nearby) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (nearby) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sixth form & further options | 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 Long Ditton
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
- £75,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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