Pepys Close Ashtead, Mole Valley
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (KT21), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25900935.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £760,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Mole Valley costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashtead, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ashtead Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashlea Medical Practice, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £655,000 | £655,000 | £655,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £355,000 | £320,000 | £390,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 4 KT21 1JR | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2021 | 5 KT21 1JR | Semi-detached | £680,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 4 KT21 1JR | Detached | £655,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2012 | 3 KT21 1JR | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2006 | 8 KT21 1JR | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2006 | 7 KT21 1JR | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 1 KT21 1JR | Detached | £177,500 | |
| 19 Sep 1996 | 2 KT21 1JR | Semi-detached | £127,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Mole Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,520 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,680 | £1,960 | £2,240 | £2,520 | £3,080 | £3,640 | £4,200 | £5,040 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (37% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT21 1JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT21 1JL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| KT21 1JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 64 m and 68 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT21 1JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT21 1JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT21 1JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashtead 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Epsom (Surrey) 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Leatherhead 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bramley Way Ashtead | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tadworth - The Avenue | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ditton Island Ferry Landing Thames Ditton | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1 Pepys Close | 10 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashlea Medical Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buckley Pharmacy Craddocks Parade | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tudor House Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashtead Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Epsom Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashtead Park 24 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,230 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Lane End Allotments 3,520 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ashtead Park Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Park Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Ashtead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Earthworks near St Giles' Church | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Roman villa in Ashtead Forest | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Camp in Ashtead Forest | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Woodcote Park | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Newton Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Halfmoon Clump | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Epsom Common | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mole Valley: see them on the Mole Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School Church of England | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnett Wood Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Rosebery School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| West Ashtead Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burrow Nursery and Preschool KT21 1LE | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Candy Store KT21 1SH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| The Pantry UK Ltd @ The Greville Primary School KT21 1SH | School/college/university | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Kidsclub Company KT21 1SH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bramley Way (8); On or near Old Stede Close (8); On or near Epsom Road (6); On or near Langwood Close (3); On or near Forest Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- KT21 1JR: 9 addresses
- KT21 1JL: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
- KT21 1JN: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Devitt Close · Mead End · Forest Way · Old Stede Close · Langwood Close · Stonny Croft · Craddock's Close · Darcy Place · Bagot Close · Forest Crescent · Bramley Way · Chaffers Mead
All the streets in KT21 and across Mole Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.