Area guide · Greater-london

Elmstead, Greater-london

has 453 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 70 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £336,838 across 11,459 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.2% year-on-year.

453Homes

£336,838+1.2%Median price

70Avg EPC score

46Median age

1,830Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
1,830
Households
698
Median age
45.9

Age bands

65+ 23%0-15 19%16-24 8%25-44 22%45-64 29%

Ethnicity

Asian 10%Black 3%Mixed 6%Other 2%White 80%

Who lives in Elmstead?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 35%Semi 22%Detached 44%

Build age

1900 1944 9%1945 1999 65%2000 Plus 26%

Energy efficiency · avg score 70

26%

35%

30%

Tenure

Owned 90%Social 1%Private Rent 10%

What are the homes like in Elmstead?

Market

Median price
£336,838▲
Avg price
£446,872
Sales
11,459
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Elmstead?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 9)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

Crime7
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Income8
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Housing3
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Education9
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Employment8
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Is Elmstead a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
93▲

By crime type

Drugs 8%Robbery 8%Burglary 23%Other Theft 23%Criminal Damage And Arson 15%Violence And Sexual Offences 23%

How safe is Elmstead?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
94.1%
Ultrafast broadband
94.1%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
80.9%
Bus stops
4
EV chargers
243

Nearest rail station: Elmstead Woods Rail Station (0.23 km)

What's transport like in Elmstead?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
187.7 m
Air NO₂
13.2102 µg/m³
Air PM
7.5766 µg/m³

Designations

Ancient Woodland
Sssi
Aqma

Nearest bathing water: The Serpentine - Hyde Park — rated Sufficient (17.8 km)

What's the environment like in Elmstead?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Elmstead flood?

Heritage

Designations

Registered Park Garden
Archaeological Priority Area

What's the heritage in Elmstead?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
1
Childcare providers
1

Nearest hospital: Princess Royal University Hospital (5.88 km)

What schools are in Elmstead?

Streets

Streets in Elmstead

About

About property data in Elmstead

The population here is approximately 1,830, with a median age of 46. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation. There were 93 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 7.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 9. This area covers 18 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Elmstead?

The average house price in Elmstead is £336,838, based on 11,459 recent sales. Prices are up 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Elmstead a good place to live?

Elmstead is in the 9th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Elmstead in a flood zone?

Elmstead is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Elmstead?

There were 93 recorded crimes in Elmstead in the last 12 months, up 7.6% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Elmstead?

The average EPC score in Elmstead is 70, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).