KT24 5AF is a sought-after residential area on The Grove, 0.3km from Effingham in Great Bookham and Fetcham. Administratively it sits within Effingham ward and the Mole Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT24, KT24 5AF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for KT24 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00155298 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, KT24 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, KT24 5AF.
326
46
£ 73,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT24 5AF 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. KT24 5AF's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £298k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT24 5AF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 221,250
Flat
£ 447,000
5 sales · Mean £ 494,000
Semi-Detached
£ 842,500
1 sales · Mean £ 842,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT24 5AF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Howard of Effingham School
St Lawrence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Laylas0.3 km
- The Farmhouse Public House0.6 km
- Effingham Golf Club0.1 km
- Vines Coffee Shop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bevans Butchers0.3 km
- The Bakery0.3 km
- The Village Supermarket0.3 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Mai Taiko0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bookham2.6 km
- Horsley2.7 km
- Effingham Junction3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Golf Club0.0 km
- Golf Club0.0 km
- Effingham Crossroads0.2 km
- Effingham Crossroads0.2 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: KT245AF · Data under Open Government Licence