Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES PARK, KT5 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8AQ 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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9/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT5 8AQ's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £417k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

KT5 8AQ is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park, 0.6km 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 8AQ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 5.5% 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 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00015049 (shared with 10 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 8AQ. 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 / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 416,000

7 sales · Mean £ 405,642

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

KT5 8AQ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour51
Burglary20
Vehicle crime20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.1 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.7 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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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • Berrylands Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Berrylands Newsagents0.5 km
  • Candy Liquor Store0.4 km
  • Cook0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • The Antelope0.7 km
  • Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Surbiton Flyer0.7 km
  • Brave New World0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.7 km
  • Cento Uno0.7 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.6 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Blend N Bake0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.7 km
  • Chicken World0.5 km
  • Cones Cartel0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Fone&Vape Coffee And Soft Drinks0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ravens Ait0.9 km
  • Hotel Bosco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.7 km
  • Berrylands1.1 km
  • Kingston1.6 km