Kingston · London
Surbiton sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
Day to day, Surbiton gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Surbiton tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £560k — 1% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1750 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Surbiton scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £560k on average to buy (1% above the London average) and roughly £1750 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.
Surbiton scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 60 minutes.