Postcode Analysis Elmbridge, South East

EMBER LANE, KT8 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMBER LANE, KT8 0BU.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 78,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT8 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, KT8 0BU combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

KT8 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Ember Lane, 0.6km from Clump, The in West Molesey. Administratively it sits within Thames Ditton ward and the Esher and Walton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT8, KT8 0BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 6.8% 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 KT8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00154695 (shared with 6 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 KT8 0BU. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,207,200

9 sales · Mean £ 1,288,855

Semi-Detached

£ 820,000

4 sales · Mean £ 792,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

KT8 0BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime10
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton

Good339 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchard Infant School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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Thames Ditton Infant School

Good269 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.2 km
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Thames Ditton Junior School

Good1.2 km
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St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey

Good280 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Molesey Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Glenlyn Chemist0.8 km
  • Kent Chemist0.9 km
  • Polish Delicatessen (East Molesey)0.9 km
  • The Cavan Bakery0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Ember Sports Club0.9 km
  • Marney's Village Inn0.9 km
  • Tiffinian Association Limited0.5 km
  • Gallery 840.9 km
  • Imber Court Sports Club0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Superfish0.9 km
  • Lee Fung Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Indian Panorama0.9 km
  • L'Affamato0.8 km
  • Molesey Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
  • St Mary's Cafe0.8 km
  • Colets Health & Fitness Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thames Ditton0.8 km
  • Hampton Court1.2 km
  • Esher1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Lane0.1 km
  • Orchard Lane0.1 km
  • Ember Gardens0.2 km
  • Ember Gardens0.2 km
  • Imber Court0.2 km