KT5 8AP is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park, 0.7km 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 8AP 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. 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 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00015047 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANES PARK, KT5 8AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES PARK, KT5 8AP.
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37
£ 66,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8AP 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
KT5 8AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8AP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8AP 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
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Bedelsford School
King Athelstan Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Superdrug1.0 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Sucklings Bakers0.4 km
- Surbiton Natural Health Centre0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Victoria1.0 km
- Brave New World0.7 km
- Coronation Hall0.7 km
- Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- Harts Boatyard0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Cafe Nero0.8 km
- Cento Uno0.7 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
- Niku Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Bubbles Shisha Cafe0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
- Bagels & Dough Limited0.4 km
- Chargrill (Surbiton)0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- New Kwun Sing0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ravens Ait0.9 km
- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
- Hermes Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.8 km
- Berrylands1.2 km
- Kingston1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58AP · Data under Open Government Licence