The ‘picturesque’ commuter town where house prices are falling dramatically

Research has revealed the commuter towns where prices are falling (Picture: Shutterstock/Malgosia Janicka)

Charming period properties, a high street packed with independent shops, and the world’s first motor racing track are just some of the things Weybridge is known for.

Now, new research has added another accolade to the Surrey town’s roster, as it’s just been named the commuter town where house prices have fallen the most over the last couple of years.

The stats, commissioned by TwentyCi for The Telegraph, found that between 2024 and 2025, prices dipped by 21.2%.

It’s a bit of a double-edged sword, as while existing homeowners in the area will lose out if they sell up, first-time buyers looking to swoop in could save themselves a few pennies.

Weybridge isn’t exactly known for a bargain, as the average house price here is now a hefty £651,690, which is miles over the national average asking price (currently £371,042 in England, according to Rightmove).

Naturally, the town has long been known for its wealth.

The Surrey town is one of the wealthiest in the country (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)

The exclusive gated community of St George’s Hill has been home to many celebs over the years, including Elton John, Tom Jones and Cliff Richard.

According to a previous study from WealthInsight, the Surrey town is one of the wealthiest in the country, with 800 millionaires. With a population of just 19,500, that’s pretty significant – enough to land it in second place behind Windsor, which is home to over 850.

The current property selection props up the town’s wealthy status, too, as there’s a five-bedroom home listed through Zoopla for £2,650,000, and another for £1,750,000.

At the other end of the spectrum, though, there’s also a one-bedroom flat on the market for £250,000, and a two-bed for £385,000.

It might not be super affordable, but plenty of locals have been singing Weybridge’s praises, as over on the r/Surrey Subreddit, one local described the area as ‘picturesque, with a good array of shops and monstrously large homes.’

Prices have fallen in Weybridge by 21.2% (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)

Another added: ‘Weybridge is super chilled, quiet, and just an easy place to live. There are loads of pubs and a few decent cafes in town.’

Meanwhile, a third described Weybridge as an ‘upscale village,’ noting that it’s ‘certainly not big and bustling, but it’s not empty either.’

‘I like to think of Weybridge as a very reasonable balance between easy accessibility to Central London, where most of the social and cultural activity is, [and] a very livable and safe place to call home,’ they said.

It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, though, as someboy else argued that Weybridge is ‘awfully boring.’ In fact, they were happier paying ‘more’ to live in Guildford.

Elsewhere in the world of commuter towns, Petersfield in Hampshire came second, with house prices dropping from £589,794 to £509,489 – a fall of 13.6%.

There was also fairly good news coming out of London, as the going rate in Purley fell by 10.7%, while Teddington dropped by 9.1%.

Wondering what’s going on in the rest of London’s commuter towns? Research from Zoopla previously identified the cheapest commuter towns (and, in some cases, cities), and broke them down by the major London train station they’re served by.

If you’re angling for a commute out of King’s Cross, then Peterborough’s your best shot. With an approximate commuting time of 50 minutes, the average home value here is £238,800.

For St Pancras, the answer’s Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, which has an average property value of £245,400.

It’s worth noting that Northamptonshire is sometimes referred to as ‘the Notswolds,’ largely due to its balance of rustic ambience and convenient connections. Chipping Norton, eat your heart out.

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