Living in Epsom
Epsom is in Surrey.
Epsom. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. The town is first recorded as Ebesham in the 10th century and its name probably derives…
Where is Epsom?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Surrey
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Epsom at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £451k (median of 1,484 sales across the built-up area)
What Epsom is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Epsom like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 89.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Epsom is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Epsom known for?
Epsom is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Epsom good for families?
Families in Epsom have 6 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 89.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Epsom is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Epsom likely to suit?
Epsom may suit people who value 6 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Epsom?
Schools here perform strongly. Epsom has 6 rated schools within reach.
Is Epsom a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 89.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Epsom is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Epsom?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Epsom?
Homes in Epsom typically sell for around £451k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 1,484 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Epsom?
Epsom is located in Surrey, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.