Area guide — RH2
Moving to Reigate
Homes in Reigate sold for an average of £689,000 over the last 12 months, around 51% above the wider South East average. An old market town tucked under the North Downs, with Priory Park at its centre — the pretty half of the Reigate–Redhill pairing, a short hop from Redhill's faster trains. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £28,300 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 2.6% on the year, from 308 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £330,000 | |
| Terraced | £573,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £684,000 | |
| Detached | £1,196,500 |
Sales split fairly evenly across property types.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Reigate a good place to buy?
Prices rose 2.6% over the last 12 months, across 308 recorded sales. An old market town tucked under the North Downs, with Priory Park at its centre — the pretty half of the Reigate–Redhill pairing, a short hop from Redhill's faster trains.
What do homes cost in Reigate?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £689,000 — around 51% above the wider South East average. Flats average £330,000, terraced houses average £573,500, semis average £684,000, detached homes average £1,196,500.
What are moving costs in Reigate?
Buying an average-priced £689,000 home typically costs around £28,300 on top of the price — roughly £24,450 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Reigate?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.