Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES PARK AVENUE, KT5 8BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

KT5 8BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £811k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £811k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.

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

KT5 8BS is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park Avenue, 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT5, KT5 8BS offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £811k, down 23.1% 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 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00015038 (shared with 10 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 8BS. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 762,500

9 sales · Mean £ 779,444

Detached

£ 991,950

3 sales · Mean £ 984,633

Flat

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 316,666

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

KT5 8BS 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order24
Vehicle crime23
Burglary18

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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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.9 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 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 Store0.2 km
  • BM Superstore0.9 km
  • Ricky's News0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Antelope0.9 km
  • Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut0.7 km
  • The Duke Of Buckingham0.3 km
  • Knights Park Bar0.6 km
  • Spring Grove Public House0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Blend N Bake0.4 km
  • Boat0.9 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.2 km
  • Cave Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Hot Rod Burger0.4 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chicken World0.4 km
  • Cones Cartel0.2 km
  • New Kam Tong1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Nero Express Platform 3&41.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hermes Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel Bosco0.8 km
  • Ravens Ait1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton1.0 km
  • Berrylands1.1 km
  • Kingston1.4 km