Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AJ.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime22
Public order20
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.3 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.6 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.8 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.8 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.8 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
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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
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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
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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

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