The childhood home of Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has been put on the market for £650,000, a price that is more than two and a half times the current national average for a property. The semi-detached house, located in the Surrey town of Oxted, is described as a "pebble-dash semi" in descriptions of Starmer's upbringing.
Starmer has frequently spoken about his working-class roots, identifying as the son of a nurse and a toolmaker who grew up in the 1920s property. The house, which is approximately 1,172 square feet, is being sold after being "extensively modernized to a high standard" by its current owners. The property still features its original pebble-dash exterior but has been updated with modern amenities, including an open-plan kitchen and living area with large windows leading to a garden. The listing notes space for two to three cars at the front.
The home was last sold in October 2020 for £455,000, shortly after the passing of Starmer's father, Rodney, in December 2018. If the asking price is met, the current owners stand to make a profit of £195,000. For context, the average home price in the UK is currently reported to be £271,900.
Estate agents Robert Leech describe the property as being in a "sought-after location, which offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for modern family living." Inside, the ground floor features a reception room, a large open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a family room. A downstairs cloakroom is also included. The upstairs comprises three bedrooms, with one noted as having been occupied by a young Keir Starmer, and a modern bathroom. The property also has access to a fully boarded loft.
The surrounding area has also seen changes, with the immediate vicinity now featuring amenities such as a Waitrose supermarket, an Everyman cinema, a theatre, and independent boutiques, which the report contrasts with the period when Starmer lived there.
