KT5 8DQ 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 8DQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £616k, down 17.5% 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 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00015044 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILFORD AVENUE, KT5 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILFORD AVENUE, KT5 8DQ.
287
39
£ 66,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8DQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. KT5 8DQ's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £616k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £616k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 860,000
5 sales · Mean £ 947,000
Flat
£ 395,000
15 sales · Mean £ 399,700
Terraced
£ 972,500
2 sales · Mean £ 972,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8DQ 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.
school Local Schools
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
St John's C of E Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
King Athelstan Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe Nero0.9 km
- Cento Uno0.9 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.8 km
- Niku Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
- Agra Tandoori1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
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
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Laabham Convenience Store0.9 km
- Carmella Patisserie1.0 km
- McCluskeys Free Off Licence0.7 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club0.7 km
- The Surbiton Flyer0.9 km
- The Duke Of Buckingham0.4 km
- Knights Park Bar0.9 km
- Spring Grove Public House0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.9 km
- Berrylands0.9 km
- Kingston1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58DQ · Data under Open Government Licence