Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES PARK, KT5 8AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES PARK, KT5 8AF.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8AF 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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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, KT5 8AF combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£393k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 17.8% year-on-year.

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

KT5 8AF is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park, 0.5km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Mark's & Seething Wells ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.

For serious buyers, KT5 8AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 17.8% year-on-year. 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 KT5 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00015044 (shared with 6 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 KT5 8AF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 372,000

Semi-Detached

£ 383,000

2 sales · Mean £ 383,000

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

KT5 8AF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour56
Burglary24
Vehicle crime21
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.2 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.7 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils0.9 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Ishver News1.0 km
  • Laabham Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Surbiton Flyer0.8 km
  • The Duke Of Buckingham0.5 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.7 km
  • Cento Uno0.8 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.6 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Agra Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
  • Fone&Vape Coffee And Soft Drinks0.8 km
  • Nawab To Go1.0 km
  • Olive Pizza0.9 km
  • Oneguy&o Poke Place0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel Bosco0.6 km
  • Ravens Ait1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.8 km
  • Berrylands1.1 km
  • Kingston1.6 km