KT5 8LR is a sought-after residential area on Chiltern Drive, 0.7km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Berrylands ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k. 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 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00014719 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTERN DRIVE, KT5 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN DRIVE, KT5 8LR.
331
40
£ 68,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8LR 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 8LR's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £750k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £750k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8LR. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8LR has low crime rates — 15 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
King's Oak Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Alex Convenience Store0.8 km
- Alexandra Drive Post Office0.8 km
- Hill Park Food And Wine0.2 km
- B E Bird1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Berrylands0.2 km
- Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club0.7 km
- Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- 208 Korean Bakery0.9 km
- Batterfly Fish & Chips0.8 km
- El Cafetal Speciality Coffee0.2 km
- Kings Cafe House0.9 km
- Kingston Eco_Op @ Searchlight Community Centre0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Nobiani Kitchen0.9 km
- Noyel's Kitchen0.9 km
- Thank U Chicken0.9 km
- New Kam Tong0.2 km
- Wings Factory Kingston0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berrylands0.2 km
- Surbiton1.6 km
- Norbiton1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Berrylands Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58LR · Data under Open Government Licence