Whyteleafe area report

Highlights

Whyteleafe is a neighbourhood in Surrey with a population of 4,622. The median property price is £275,000, with 154 sales in the past year. Flats have a median price of £250,000, terraces £367,500, semi-detached homes £499,500, and detached properties £657,500. Prices have remained relatively stable over five years. In terms of deprivation, about 65 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Whyteleafe. Crime in the area totalled 105 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime accounting for 34 cases. Air quality is good: nitrogen dioxide levels are low at 9.9 annual mean, and particulate matter is moderate at 7.1 annual mean. Flood risk affects 11.0 percent of the area. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.2 percent superfast coverage and 64.0 percent gigabit-capable. The neighbourhood includes 1 conservation area (Kenley) and 4 listed buildings. Council tax for band D properties is £2,550.85 annually. Tandridge District Council holds political control with no overall control as of 2026.

Data updated 2026/2025. Whyteleafe, Surrey — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Whyteleafe’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Surrey, Whyteleafe ranks 6th cheapest of 11, 8th safest and 9th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £275,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Whyteleafe have fallen 1% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 87,877 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Whyteleafe (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 7 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 8 then).

Schools

• 100% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 64% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 7.9% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/whyteleafe.

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Nearby areas we cover: Warlingham, Hamsey Green, Caterham.