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.
CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES DRIVE, KT5 8AU.
239
37
£ 66,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
St John's C of E Primary School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Infants' School
Lime Tree Primary School
Bedelsford School
King Athelstan Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: KT58AU · Data under Open Government Licence