Sir Keir Starmer's childhood home, described by the former Prime Minister as his 'pebble-dash semi' and 'everything to my family', has been sold for £650,000. The three-bedroom property in Oxted, Surrey, was listed last month and has now sold subject to conditions, according to its Rightmove listing. The sale price was two and a half times the national average for a home.
Starmer, who has often spoken of his working-class roots as the son of a nurse and a toolmaker, grew up in the 1920s property. While he characterized it as humble, Oxted has been recognized as one of the UK's most desirable towns. It was named one of the top 50 best places to live in 2024 by Savills and is popular with London commuters.
The house was listed with local agent Robert Leech and has been 'extensively modernized to a high standard.' It retains its pebble-dash exterior but now features modern amenities, including a large open-plan kitchen and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to a garden terrace.
The property, which is approximately 1,172 square feet, was last sold in October 2020 for £455,000. This was after the passing of Starmer's father in December 2018 and his mother three years prior. The recent sale, if achieved at asking price, would represent a profit of £195,000 for the owners.
The listing highlighted the property's location, offering ample front space for parking and a blend of comfort and convenience for modern family living. The area now includes amenities such as a Waitrose supermarket, an Everyman cinema, a theatre, and independent boutiques.
Inside, the house features a reception room, a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area, and a family room. The kitchen has been extended and modernized with integrated appliances. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, and a luxury bathroom serves the upper floor. The property also includes access to a fully boarded loft.
Sir Keir Starmer won a Labour landslide in the July 2024 general election but announced his resignation as Prime Minister earlier this month. He was succeeded by Andy Burnham, who returned to Parliament as the Makerfield MP after serving as mayor for Greater Manchester.