Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KT5 8EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT5 8EB.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8EB 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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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

KT5 8EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 23% 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.

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

KT5 8EB is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for KT5 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00014709 (shared with 8 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 8EB. 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 / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 8EB has low crime rates — 34 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 offences94
Anti-social behaviour56
Vehicle crime29
Burglary25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.4 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils0.5 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good503 pupils0.7 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
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Dysart School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • Berrylands Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Berrylands Newsagents0.2 km
  • Candy Liquor Store0.7 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • The Antelope0.9 km
  • Brave New World0.2 km
  • Coronation Hall0.7 km
  • Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.7 km
  • Cento Uno0.9 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Blend N Bake0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.7 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Cones Cartel0.7 km
  • New Kam Tong0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel Bosco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.7 km
  • Berrylands0.9 km
  • Kingston2.0 km