Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AU.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8AU 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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10/10
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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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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. KT5 8AU's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £380k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

KT5 8AU is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Drive, 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.

The people who live in KT5 8AU are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00015047 (shared with 8 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 8AU. 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 / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 381,500

4 sales · Mean £ 379,500

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

KT5 8AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour53
Vehicle crime23
Public order22
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.2 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.6 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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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.8 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.8 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Sucklings Bakers0.4 km
  • Surbiton Natural Health Centre0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Brave New World0.7 km
  • Coronation Hall0.7 km
  • Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • Harts Boatyard1.0 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.8 km
  • Cento Uno0.7 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.6 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bubbles Shisha Cafe0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
  • Bagels & Dough Limited0.5 km
  • Chargrill (Surbiton)0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • New Kwun Sing0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ravens Ait0.9 km
  • Hotel Bosco0.6 km
  • Hermes Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.8 km
  • Berrylands1.1 km
  • Kingston1.5 km