KT5 8AS is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park, 0.8km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Mark's & Seething Wells ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 126.8% 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 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00015069 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANES PARK, KT5 8AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES PARK, KT5 8AS.
243
37
£ 66,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8AS 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
No single demographic signal dominates KT5 8AS — age 37, 39% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 126.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8AS. The average age is 37.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 790,000
Flat
£ 385,000
19 sales · Mean £ 379,234
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8AS has low crime rates — 31 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
Bedelsford School
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
King Athelstan Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.8 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.8 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.4 km
- Ricky's News1.0 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Antelope0.8 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut0.8 km
- Steins1.0 km
- The Duke Of Buckingham0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Blend N Bake0.2 km
- Boat0.8 km
- Brunch Cafe0.4 km
- Cave Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Hot Rod Burger0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Chicken World0.3 km
- Cones Cartel0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Nero Express Platform 3&40.9 km
- Wan's0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hermes Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
- Ravens Ait0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.9 km
- Berrylands1.3 km
- Kingston1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58AS · Data under Open Government Licence