Postcode Analysis Elmbridge, South East

THE WILDERNESS, KT8 0JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILDERNESS, KT8 0JT.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 78,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT8 0JT 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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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, KT8 0JT combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 31.0% year-on-year.

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

KT8 0JT is a sought-after residential area on The Wilderness, 0.4km from East Molesey in West Molesey. Administratively it sits within Molesey East ward and the Esher and Walton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT8, KT8 0JT offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 31.0% 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 0JT are sourced from Output Area E00154692 (shared with 16 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 0JT. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,340,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,503,333

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

KT8 0JT has low crime rates — 27 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.3 km
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Chandlers Field Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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The Orchard Infant School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey

Good280 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton

Good339 pupils1.3 km
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Hurst Park Primary School

Good453 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Molesey Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Walton Food & Wine0.5 km
  • West Molesey Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Devani0.5 km
  • Glenlyn Chemist0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Molesey Football Club0.8 km
  • Tiffinian Association Limited0.9 km
  • Gallery 840.6 km
  • Imber Court Sports Club1.0 km
  • Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Bomonti0.7 km
  • Fireaway Designer Pizza0.5 km
  • Henrietta Parker Centre Adult Learng0.6 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Cafemyel0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Be Juiced0.5 km
  • New Golden River0.7 km
  • Pizza on Thames0.7 km
  • Pizza Pure & Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Sam's Kebabs0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hampton Court1.4 km
  • Thames Ditton1.7 km
  • Esher1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wilderness0.1 km
  • The Wilderness0.1 km
  • Molesey Health Centre0.2 km
  • Seymour Road0.2 km
  • Molesey Health Centre0.2 km