Is KT12 3BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, KT12 3BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of KT12 3BJ?

The population for the KT12 3BJ area is approximately 521 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Elmbridge, South East

KT12 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT12 3BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

521

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT12 3BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10

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6/10

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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8/10

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7/10

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3/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in KT12 3BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT12 3BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Rydens in Walton-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Walton North ward and the Esher and Walton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, KT12 3BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for KT12 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00154833 (shared with 9 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 3BJ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%

Asian / British Asian6.2%

Black / African / Caribbean3.8%

Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

KT12 3BJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83

Criminal damage and arson15

Other theft9

Drugs9

Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

Walton Oak Primary School

Good447 pupils0.2 km

Ashley Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement614 pupils1.1 km

Grovelands Primary School

Good503 pupils1.1 km

Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School

Good394 pupils1.2 km

Three Rivers Academy

Good1319 pupils1.3 km

Bell Farm Primary School

Good707 pupils1.4 km

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School

Good12 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby

H.A. McParland Chemist (Cherrys)1.0 km
Walton-On-Thames Community Fridge0.9 km
Walton & Hersham Foodbank0.3 km
GBM Bakery Ltd1.0 km
Nisa Local0.3 km
+ 5 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Cappadocia1.0 km
Esquires Coffee1.0 km
Everyman Walton Cinema1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Olive1.0 km
Morleys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hersham1.2 km
Walton-On-Thames1.5 km
Esher3.4 km

Bus Stops

St Johns Drive0.1 km
St Johns Drive0.2 km
Cheriton Court0.2 km
Stuart Avenue0.2 km
Stuart Avenue0.2 km