KT5 8RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Surbiton Hill ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, KT5 8RQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for KT5 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00014735 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT5 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT5 8RQ.
206
46
£ 60,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in KT5 8RQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8RQ. The average age is 46.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around KT5 8RQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Lime Tree Primary School
Dysart School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.3 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.3 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Surbiton Natural Health Centre0.7 km
- Cook0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Boat0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Cafe St James0.8 km
- Pizza Express Also T/A Mac N' Wings0.7 km
- Tabboulah Lebanese Cuisine0.7 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Chargrill (Surbiton)0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- New Kwun Sing0.3 km
- Wilders0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Brave New World0.3 km
- Coronation Hall0.7 km
- Surbiton Masonic Hall Limited0.9 km
- Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club0.5 km
- The Surbiton Club0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Warwick Lodge0.7 km
- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.7 km
- Berrylands1.2 km
- Tolworth1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58RQ · Data under Open Government Licence