KT5 8AL 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT5, KT5 8AL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £738k, up 313.5% 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 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00015044 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AL.
287
39
£ 66,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8AL 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. KT5 8AL's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £738k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £738k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 313.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8AL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 1,281,250
3 sales · Mean £ 1,279,583
Flat
£ 320,000
7 sales · Mean £ 322,928
Semi-Detached
£ 1,230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,218,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8AL has low crime rates — 23 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
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Infants' School
Lime Tree Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
Bedelsford School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Victoria1.0 km
- The Antelope0.8 km
- The Duke Of Buckingham0.4 km
- Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut1.0 km
- Duke Of York1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 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
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- Cones Cartel0.3 km
- New Kam Tong0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.6 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.6 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.3 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Orindis0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.8 km
- Berrylands1.0 km
- Kingston1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58AL · Data under Open Government Licence