KT17 1EL is a sought-after residential area on East Street, 1.0km from Ewell in Epsom. Administratively it sits within Ewell ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.
For renters and young professionals, KT17 1EL offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. 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. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 KT17 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00155023 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST STREET, KT17 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, KT17 1EL.
316
37
£ 69,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT17 1EL 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
No single demographic signal dominates KT17 1EL — age 37, 32% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT17 1EL. The average age is 36.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT17 1EL has low crime rates — 38 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
Wallace Fields Junior School
Glyn School
Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery
Blenheim High School
Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
St Martins Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Avia Catering0.8 km
- The Epsom Club0.8 km
- Epsom Baptist Church0.8 km
- By Jo Jo0.7 km
- Chapters Cafes @ Rainbow Leisure Centre0.5 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Argos0.3 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Mini Store0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Star Premier Express0.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Barley Mow0.6 km
- The Faraday0.8 km
- The Railway Guard Public House0.6 km
- Village Cooks1.0 km
- Ye Olde Kings Head1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Good Evening Food Limited0.7 km
- Maxy Express0.7 km
- American Pizza House/American Gourmet Burgers0.6 km
- Anatolia Kebabs0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Epsom0.8 km
- Epsom Station1.0 km
- Ewell West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Lane0.1 km
- Kiln Lane0.1 km
- Kiln Lane Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Windmill Lane0.2 km
- Kiln Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: KT171EL · Data under Open Government Licence