Postcode Analysis Elmbridge, South East

HIGH STREET, KT12 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, KT12 1BU.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: KT12 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

KT12 1BU is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT12 1BU is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Ashley Park in Walton-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Walton Central ward and the Esher and Walton constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for KT12 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00180631 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT12 1BU. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around KT12 1BU is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences141
Shoplifting133
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order54
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Ashley Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement614 pupils0.1 km
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Walton Oak Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km
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Grovelands Primary School

Good503 pupils1.3 km
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Cleves School

Outstanding720 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • New Look0.2 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • T.S. Black Swan0.9 km
  • The Bear Public House0.5 km
  • The Grove1.0 km
  • The Regent0.4 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Carluccio's0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Cranq Cycles0.2 km
  • Esquires Coffee0.1 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bowl Butler0.4 km
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • Oriental Chef0.1 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.1 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Walton on Thames Central0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton-On-Thames1.3 km
  • Hersham2.1 km
  • Shepperton2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Everyman Cinema0.0 km
  • Ashley C of E Primary School0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Church Street0.3 km