Sir Keir Starmer's childhood home in Oxted, Surrey, has been listed for sale at £650,000, significantly exceeding the national average house price.
The three-bedroom, semi-detached house, which Starmer has frequently referenced as his "pebble-dash semi" and a central part of his family life, is being marketed by estate agents Robert Leech as extensively modernized. The property, built in the 1920s, retains its distinctive pebble-dash exterior but features contemporary updates including an open-plan kitchen and living area with large windows leading to an expansive garden. The house spans 1,172 square feet.
The home was previously sold in October 2020 for £455,000, following the passing of Starmer's father, Rodney, in December 2018. His mother, Josephine, had passed away three years prior. If the current asking price is met, the recent owners stand to make a profit of £195,000.
According to recent statistics, the average home price in the UK is £271,900, making the listed price more than double that figure.
The property description highlights its location in a "sought-after location, which offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for modern family living." The front of the property offers parking for two to three cars.
Inside, the home has been renovated to a high standard, featuring a downstairs cloakroom, a spacious family room, and a modernized open-plan kitchen and dining room with integrated appliances. The upstairs contains three bedrooms, and a luxury bathroom. The property also includes access to a fully boarded loft with a telescopic ladder.
While Starmer has spoken of his working-class upbringing in Oxted as the son of a nurse and a toolmaker, the surrounding area now features amenities such as a Waitrose supermarket, an Everyman cinema, a theatre, and independent boutiques.