KT5 8DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Surbiton Hill 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for KT5 8DU are sourced from Output Area E00014726 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT5 8DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT5 8DU.
328
36
£ 63,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8DU 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
KT5 8DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8DU. The average age is 35.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8DU has low crime rates — 36 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
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Lime Tree Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Dysart School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Superdrug0.9 km
- Berrylands Food And Wine0.1 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.1 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.8 km
- Vape Kingz0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Antelope0.9 km
- Brave New World0.1 km
- Coronation Hall0.6 km
- Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Nero0.7 km
- Cento Uno0.9 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
- Niku Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
- Blend N Bake1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&40.7 km
- Cones Cartel0.8 km
- New Kam Tong0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Chargrill (Surbiton)0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Bosco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.7 km
- Berrylands1.0 km
- Kingston2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58DU · Data under Open Government Licence