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Elmbridge Green
A village built around a green and a pond, with cottages, a church tower and footpaths into the woods.
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Waterfront
Harbour Quarter
Converted brick warehouses and new apartments around a working harbour, with cafés, galleries and the quay.
Market town
Millfield
A market-town high street of independent shops, Victorian terraces and a Georgian crescent, with a mainline station.
Hillside suburb
Ashcombe Hill
A green suburb on the slope above the valley, with 1930s semis, larger detached houses and long views.
By the river
Riverside Wharf
New apartments and townhouses along a calm river path, with a station, cafés and space to walk or cycle.
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Village living
Elmbridge Green
A village built around a green and a pond, with cottages, a church tower and footpaths into the woods.
Area information is a general guide; check details for yourself.
What it feels like
Elmbridge Green feels unhurried. Most of the village faces the green, where the pond, the benches and the church tower set the pace. Mornings are quiet apart from the bus and the shop opening up; weekends bring walkers heading for the woods. Homes range from stone cottages on the lanes to bungalows and barn conversions at the edges, so you will find older houses with character next to simpler single-storey homes. It suits people who are happy to plan the occasional longer journey in exchange for green views on the doorstep.
Snapshot Sample data
- Typical asking prices
- £280,000 to £1,100,000 (sample)
- Typical rents
- £1,050 to £2,200 a month (sample)
- Green spaces
- The village green and pond, Elmbridge Woods, Long Furrow footpath
- Everyday amenities
- Village shop and post office, A pub on the green, Village hall with weekly events, Church and churchyard
- Getting around
- Millfield centre: about 22 minutes by bus
- Riverside Wharf station: about 18 minutes by car
- Harbour Quarter: about 35 minutes by bus and train
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Cottages and period houses | 38% |
| Detached houses and barns | 27% |
| Bungalows | 22% |
| Flats | 13% |
Sample figures for a fictional area, shown to demonstrate the layout. Not real market data or a forecast.
| Year | Sample price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £372,000 |
| 2022 | £398,000 |
| 2023 | £404,000 |
| 2024 | £401,000 |
| 2025 | £412,000 |
| 2026 | £418,000 |
Good to know
- Buses run roughly hourly in the daytime; check the current timetable before relying on them.
- Some lanes are narrow and unlit, so a torch is handy in winter.
- Several older homes use oil or LPG heating rather than mains gas; ask about fuel and running costs.
- Parts of the village sit near the stream that feeds the pond; always check the flood-risk information for a specific address.
- Mobile signal varies across the village; use an official coverage checker for each property.
Schools and safety
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- Find and compare schools in England (GOV.UK)
- Ofsted inspection reports
- Crime and policing information for your area (police.uk)
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland publish school information separately.
Homes in Elmbridge Green
AvailableReduced
£385,000Guide price
Two-bedroom stone cottage
Pond Lane, Elmbridge Green
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 reception rooms
- Freehold
Let agreed
£1,150 pcmPer calendar month
Two-bedroom detached bungalow
Orchard Close, Elmbridge Green
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 reception rooms
- Unfurnished
AvailableNew
Price on application
Four-bedroom barn conversion
Long Furrow, Elmbridge Green
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- Freehold
Waterfront
Harbour Quarter
Converted brick warehouses and new apartments around a working harbour, with cafés, galleries and the quay.
Area information is a general guide; check details for yourself.
What it feels like
Harbour Quarter is lively without being frantic. The old warehouses along the quay have become flats, studios and cafés, and the harbour itself still has small boats coming and going. Evenings bring people to the restaurants and the arts centre, while the side streets behind the quay are calmer. Most homes are apartments, from compact flats in converted buildings to larger penthouses in newer blocks, so outdoor space usually means a balcony or terrace. It suits people who like being able to walk to a meal or a gallery and who don't need a garden.
Snapshot Sample data
- Typical asking prices
- £210,000 to £1,250,000 (sample)
- Typical rents
- £1,150 to £3,600 a month (sample)
- Green spaces
- Quayside Square, The harbour wall promenade, Lighthouse Point
- Everyday amenities
- Cafés and restaurants on the quay, Harbour Arts Centre, Chandlers Yard independent shops, Weekend food market (sample)
- Getting around
- Millfield centre: about 14 minutes by train
- Riverside Wharf: about 10 minutes by bus
- Regional city centre: about 42 minutes by train
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments in converted buildings | 44% |
| New-build apartments | 36% |
| Townhouses | 15% |
| Other | 5% |
Sample figures for a fictional area, shown to demonstrate the layout. Not real market data or a forecast.
| Year | Sample price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £318,000 |
| 2022 | £341,000 |
| 2023 | £349,000 |
| 2024 | £344,000 |
| 2025 | £352,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 |
Good to know
- Evenings and weekends near the quay can be busy and louder in summer.
- Many apartments are leasehold: ask early for the lease length, ground rent and service charge.
- Parking is limited; some buildings have allocated or underground spaces.
- Waterfront locations can carry flood-risk considerations; check the official long-term flood-risk service for each address.
- Converted buildings may have listed-building or conservation-area restrictions on changes.
Schools and safety
We don't rate schools or describe crime levels. Check the official sources for the latest information:
- Find and compare schools in England (GOV.UK)
- Ofsted inspection reports
- Crime and policing information for your area (police.uk)
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland publish school information separately.
Homes in Harbour Quarter
Available
£3,400 pcmPer calendar month
Three-bedroom penthouse apartment
Quayside Square, Harbour Quarter
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 reception rooms
- Furnished or unfurnished
Market town
Millfield
A market-town high street of independent shops, Victorian terraces and a Georgian crescent, with a mainline station.
Area information is a general guide; check details for yourself.
What it feels like
Millfield is a working market town with a proper high street. Independent shops, a library and a weekly market keep it busy in the day, and the station gives direct trains in several directions. Streets of Victorian terraces fan out from the centre, with a Georgian-style crescent close to the station and newer homes towards the edges. Gardens tend to be long and narrow behind the terraces. It suits people who want most errands on foot and a straightforward commute, and who like a town with a bit of history.
Snapshot Sample data
- Typical asking prices
- £240,000 to £1,200,000 (sample)
- Typical rents
- £1,100 to £2,800 a month (sample)
- Green spaces
- Ashby Recreation Ground, Carrow Gardens, The mill stream walk
- Everyday amenities
- Independent high street, Weekly market (sample), Library and community centre, Mainline railway station
- Getting around
- Regional city centre: about 28 minutes by train
- Harbour Quarter: about 14 minutes by train
- Ashcombe Hill: about 12 minutes by bus
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Victorian and Edwardian terraces | 46% |
| Georgian-style townhouses | 12% |
| Semi-detached houses | 22% |
| Flats | 20% |
Sample figures for a fictional area, shown to demonstrate the layout. Not real market data or a forecast.
| Year | Sample price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £398,000 |
| 2022 | £426,000 |
| 2023 | £434,000 |
| 2024 | £429,000 |
| 2025 | £441,000 |
| 2026 | £452,000 |
Good to know
- Many terraced streets use permit parking; check the scheme and any waiting list.
- Older terraces may have original sash windows that need regular upkeep.
- The weekly market closes part of the high street to traffic for the day.
- Some streets are in a conservation area, which can affect changes to windows, doors and extensions.
- Train timetables change; check the operator's current times for your journey.
Schools and safety
We don't rate schools or describe crime levels. Check the official sources for the latest information:
- Find and compare schools in England (GOV.UK)
- Ofsted inspection reports
- Crime and policing information for your area (police.uk)
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland publish school information separately.
Homes in Millfield
AvailableNew
£465,000Guide price
Three-bedroom Victorian terraced house
Halden Terrace, Millfield
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- Freehold
Available
£975,000Offers in excess of
Four-bedroom Georgian-style townhouse
Carrow Crescent, Millfield
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- Freehold
Hillside suburb
Ashcombe Hill
A green suburb on the slope above the valley, with 1930s semis, larger detached houses and long views.
Area information is a general guide; check details for yourself.
What it feels like
Ashcombe Hill is residential and leafy, with roads that curve up the slope and gardens that step down towards the valley. Many homes are 1930s semi-detached houses with bays and driveways, and the upper roads have larger detached houses on bigger plots. There is a small parade of shops and a common at the top of the hill with long views. Most people drive or take the bus to the station at the foot of the hill. It suits people who want space, a garden and a quieter road, and who don't mind a hill on the walk home.
Snapshot Sample data
- Typical asking prices
- £330,000 to £1,600,000 (sample)
- Typical rents
- £1,300 to £3,200 a month (sample)
- Green spaces
- Ashcombe Common, The valley footpath, Allotments on Hill Road (sample)
- Everyday amenities
- Ashcombe Parade shops, Hill Road bus route, Community sports club, Garden centre on the ridge
- Getting around
- Millfield centre: about 12 minutes by bus
- Regional city centre: about 40 minutes by bus and train
- Riverside Wharf: about 16 minutes by car
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| 1930s semi-detached houses | 41% |
| Detached houses | 33% |
| Bungalows | 14% |
| Flats | 12% |
Sample figures for a fictional area, shown to demonstrate the layout. Not real market data or a forecast.
| Year | Sample price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £486,000 |
| 2022 | £519,000 |
| 2023 | £528,000 |
| 2024 | £522,000 |
| 2025 | £536,000 |
| 2026 | £548,000 |
Good to know
- The hill is steep in places; try your daily routes on foot and by bike before you commit.
- Many semis have driveways, but some roads have narrow pavements.
- Gardens on the slope can be terraced; check retaining walls and drainage.
- Upper roads have views across the valley; future development is a planning question to check with the local authority.
- The station is at the foot of the hill, about 1 mile from the top roads.
Schools and safety
We don't rate schools or describe crime levels. Check the official sources for the latest information:
- Find and compare schools in England (GOV.UK)
- Ofsted inspection reports
- Crime and policing information for your area (police.uk)
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland publish school information separately.
Homes in Ashcombe Hill
Under offerReduced
£425,000Offers in excess of
Three-bedroom 1930s semi-detached house
Coldharbour Rise, Ashcombe Hill
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- Freehold
Available
£1,450,000Guide price
Five-bedroom detached house
Linden Chase, Ashcombe Hill
- 5 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 3 reception rooms
- Freehold
By the river
Riverside Wharf
New apartments and townhouses along a calm river path, with a station, cafés and space to walk or cycle.
Area information is a general guide; check details for yourself.
What it feels like
Riverside Wharf is the newest part of town, built around a stretch of river that used to be lined with wharves. A wide path runs along the water, and most homes are recent apartments and townhouses set back behind trees. It is calm during the day, with cafés and a small row of shops on Granary Street and a station within easy reach. Homes tend to be energy-efficient, and many come with allocated parking or cycle storage. It suits people who want a modern home, a straightforward commute and a riverside walk on the doorstep.
Snapshot Sample data
- Typical asking prices
- £180,000 to £720,000 (sample)
- Typical rents
- £1,100 to £2,400 a month (sample)
- Green spaces
- The riverside path, Osier Fields, Wharf Meadow
- Everyday amenities
- Granary Street cafés and shops, Riverside Wharf station, Cycle routes into town, Small supermarket (sample)
- Getting around
- Regional city centre: about 32 minutes by train
- Millfield centre: about 9 minutes by train
- Harbour Quarter: about 10 minutes by bus
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| New-build apartments | 52% |
| New-build townhouses | 31% |
| Older terraces | 12% |
| Other | 5% |
Sample figures for a fictional area, shown to demonstrate the layout. Not real market data or a forecast.
| Year | Sample price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £262,000 |
| 2022 | £281,000 |
| 2023 | £289,000 |
| 2024 | £286,000 |
| 2025 | £294,000 |
| 2026 | £301,000 |
Good to know
- Many homes are new; ask about any estate management charges as well as the price or rent.
- Newer homes usually have high EPC ratings, but heat pumps work differently from gas boilers; ask how the system is used.
- The river path is shared with cyclists, so it can be busy at commuting times.
- Riverside locations need a flood-risk check for each address using the official service.
- Some phases of the development may still be under construction nearby.
Schools and safety
We don't rate schools or describe crime levels. Check the official sources for the latest information:
- Find and compare schools in England (GOV.UK)
- Ofsted inspection reports
- Crime and policing information for your area (police.uk)
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland publish school information separately.
Homes in Riverside Wharf
Sold subject to contract
£185,000Fixed price
One-bedroom apartment
Ferrier Walk, Riverside Wharf
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 reception rooms
- Leasehold, 118 years
AvailableNew
£1,950 pcmPer calendar month
Three-bedroom new-build townhouse
Osier Row, Riverside Wharf
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 reception rooms
- Unfurnished
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