Esher is a quintessential suburban village, nestled on the lush winding roads of Surrey. Residents who live there are spoiled with a plethora of greenery, while also having easy access to shops and the railway via the Esher Train Station. Families are especially drawn to the neighbourhood for its tightly knit community and great schools like Esher High School. While many of the homes are expensive mansions, there are many more modest single family houses, still equipped with private yards and driveways. Despite the quiet suburban feel throughout Esher, there’s still plenty to do on the weekend. From golfing and go-karting at Sandown Park, to grabbing a pint at the historic Wheatsheaf - there’s more than enough ways to stay occupied in Esher!

Beginning as a rather small village, Esher didn’t really grow until the 19th century when many large Victorian houses were built throughout the neighbourhood. By 1875, Sandown Park was constructed. This was Britain’s first enclosed racecourse. It is rumoured that, originally, the site where the park stands today was meant to be converted into an asylum. Seeing as the park has become such an important part of the neighbourhood, it’s difficult to imagine it any other way.

During the 2012 Olympics, the cycling competition routes ran through the neighbourhood. Considering how beautiful the tree lined roads are, it’s no wonder that the committee wanted riders to pass through Esher.

Since the area has many unique recreational facilities, like the ski lessons course at Sandown Sports, there are many people that visit the area periodically. This can potentially detract from the familiarity that a suburban village offers. Even so, residents find that the influx of visitors hasn’t caused much traffic or inconvenience for them.

There are no major development or refurbishment projects going on at the moment in Esher which is largely a result of the neighbourhood being surrounded by greenbelt protections. However, a local historical pub, The Wheatsheaf, was recently renovated. The building has served as a public house for over 200 years! One potentially significant change is the highly anticipated introduction of Crossrail 2 to Hampton Wick station and nearby Thames Ditton Station station. Just five minutes drive from Esher, this new line will ease congestion by increasing the frequency and speed of trains into central London. However, similarly to the recently completed Elizabeth Line rail project, Crossrail 2 is likely to take over a decade to open, especially as plans have now been on hold since the covid pandemic.