Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES PARK, KT5 8AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

243

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour63
Vehicle crime30
Burglary28
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.4 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.6 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.7 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
hotel

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