KT21 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Howard Close, 0.5km from Ashtead Park in Ashtead. Administratively it sits within Ashtead Park ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, KT21 1DY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 KT21 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00155612 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD CLOSE, KT21 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD CLOSE, KT21 1DY.
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£ 67,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT21 1DY 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in KT21 1DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT21 1DY. The average age is 43.7. 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
Flat
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 161,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT21 1DY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School
The Greville Primary School
West Ashtead Primary School
Barnett Wood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Ashtead Park Garden Centre0.8 km
- Cook0.3 km
- GreenWise0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- The Bakery0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower (Ph)0.3 km
- The Brewery Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Aldo's Kitchen and Bar0.3 km
- Ashtead Squash & Tennis Club1.0 km
- Beijing Palace0.2 km
- The Olive Tree Cafe0.8 km
- The Street Thai0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Superfish0.4 km
- What's For Supper0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashtead1.3 km
- Leatherhead3.0 km
- Epsom Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Street0.2 km
- The Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: KT211DY · Data under Open Government Licence