Moving to Epsom, Surrey — What You Need to Know
Thinking of moving to Epsom? This guide covers transport links, schools, property prices, the best areas, and what life is really like in Surrey's famous racing town.
Epsom is consistently popular with London commuters and families. Here is what you need to know before you move.
Transport Links
Epsom has two mainline stations with trains to London Victoria (c. 32 minutes) and London Waterloo (c. 38 minutes). The town is also served by frequent bus routes to Sutton, Kingston, and Leatherhead.
The M25 is accessible via the A243 to Junction 9, and the A24 runs north–south through the borough giving access to Dorking and the Surrey Hills to the south.
Schools
Epsom & Ewell borough has a good selection of state primary and secondary schools, including Rosebery School (selective girls' state secondary) and Glyn School. The borough also borders several grammar school catchment areas in adjacent Surrey districts.
Epsom College is a well-known independent school with boarding and day places for pupils from age 13.
Property
Property in Epsom covers a wide range. Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the station are popular with first-time buyers and typically sell from £400,000–£550,000. Semi-detached 1930s homes average £550,000–£750,000 depending on area.
Premium areas — particularly around Woodcote, the Downs, and parts of Ashtead — command prices well above £800,000 for larger detached homes.
Areas to Consider
- Epsom town centre: best for convenience and the fastest commute
- Ewell: great village feel, two stations, strong community
- Ashtead: larger houses, excellent schools, Ashtead Common on the doorstep
- Stoneleigh: affordable 1930s housing, fast trains to Waterloo, good local shops
- Epsom Downs / Tadworth: more space, semi-rural feel, slower London commute
