Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

POPLAR GROVE, KT3 3DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, KT3 3DB.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT3 3DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

KT3 3DB is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £480k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

KT3 3DB is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 0.5km from Norbiton Common in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Coombe Vale ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

For renters and young professionals, KT3 3DB 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for KT3 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00014894 (shared with 9 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 KT3 3DB. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian28.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 446,500

2 sales · Mean £ 446,500

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

KT3 3DB has low crime rates — 20 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft15
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School

Good451 pupils0.2 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.4 km
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Coombe Girls' School

Outstanding1531 pupils0.6 km
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The Holy Cross School

Good982 pupils0.8 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good488 pupils0.8 km
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Coombe Hill Infant School

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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Coombe Hill Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding475 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • 1 Bunge0.5 km
  • 63 High Street0.6 km
  • B E Bird0.9 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Malden Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Malden Golf Club0.6 km
  • Han0.4 km
  • Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • Grafton Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Cake & Bingsoo0.5 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Genghis Khan0.6 km
  • Imone Korean Restaurant0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • H Mart Europe Ltd0.4 km
  • New Malden Food Centre0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Wilk00.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Salt And Vinegar0.8 km
  • The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK0.9 km
  • Wok Express0.4 km
  • Bab0.7 km
  • Wok 'N' Fish0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St George's Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Malden0.5 km
  • Berrylands1.6 km
  • Norbiton1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • New Malden Rail Station0.5 km