KT5 8AX is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 0.6km from Berrylands in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Surbiton Hill 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 66.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for KT5 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00014737 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, KT5 8AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, KT5 8AX.
155
38
£ 60,700 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8AX 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 8AX — age 38, 41% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 66.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8AX. The average age is 37.9. 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
Flat
£ 550,000
17 sales · Mean £ 493,058
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8AX has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Dysart School
Lime Tree Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth Junior School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Niku Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.6 km
- MoMo Coffee House0.6 km
- Black Swan Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Delight0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&41.0 km
- Downtown / Spizzami0.9 km
- Ohaana0.6 km
- Tolworth Fish Bar1.0 km
- Chicago Pizza0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.5 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.6 km
- Kamran Halal Meat0.8 km
- Sultan Halal Meat & Grocers1.0 km
- The Bulgarian Shop0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Warwick Lodge0.6 km
- Hotel Bosco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Surbiton Croquet Club0.2 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- Brave New World0.5 km
- Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club Surbiton0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton1.0 km
- Berrylands1.2 km
- Tolworth1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58AX · Data under Open Government Licence