Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

GUILFORD AVENUE, KT5 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD AVENUE, KT5 8DG.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /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 8DG 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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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, KT5 8DG combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£431k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.

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

KT5 8DG is a sought-after residential area on Guilford Avenue, 0.3km 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 8DG offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k, down 28.0% 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 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00015048 (shared with 3 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 8DG. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
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

Flat

£ 291,500

11 sales · Mean £ 321,954

Terraced

£ 780,000

3 sales · Mean £ 935,000

Semi-Detached

£ 830,000

1 sales · Mean £ 830,000

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

KT5 8DG has low crime rates — 24 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour27
Burglary20
Other theft17
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.3 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.8 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good503 pupils0.9 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.9 km
  • Cento Uno0.9 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.8 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Agra Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.9 km
  • Fone&Vape Coffee And Soft Drinks1.0 km
  • Nawab To Go1.0 km
  • Olive Pizza0.9 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Laabham Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Carmella Patisserie1.0 km
  • McCluskeys Free Off Licence0.7 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club0.7 km
  • The Surbiton Flyer0.9 km
  • The Duke Of Buckingham0.5 km
  • Knights Park Bar0.9 km
  • Spring Grove Public House0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel Bosco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berrylands0.9 km
  • Surbiton0.9 km
  • Kingston1.7 km