KT5 8AJ is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Drive, 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.
Day-to-day life in KT5 8AJ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k. 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 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00015047 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AJ.
239
37
£ 66,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8AJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, KT5 8AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £463k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8AJ. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 358,600
6 sales · Mean £ 423,200
Terraced
£ 670,000
5 sales · Mean £ 714,200
Semi-Detached
£ 1,505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8AJ 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.
school Local Schools
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
St John's C of E Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Bedelsford School
Lime Tree Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Nero0.8 km
- Cento Uno0.8 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
- Niku Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- Blend N Bake0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Cones Cartel0.3 km
- New Kam Tong0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.6 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.6 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.3 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Orindis0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Antelope0.8 km
- The Duke Of Buckingham0.4 km
- Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut0.9 km
- Knights Park Bar0.7 km
- Spring Grove Public House0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
- Ravens Ait1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.9 km
- Berrylands1.1 km
- Kingston1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58AJ · Data under Open Government Licence