Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

CRANES PARK, KT5 8AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES PARK, KT5 8AP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8AP 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

KT5 8AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

KT5 8AP is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park, 0.7km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Mark's & Seething Wells ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.

Day-to-day life in KT5 8AP has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 KT5 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00015047 (shared with 8 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 KT5 8AP. 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 / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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KT5 8AP has low crime rates — 28 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour62
Burglary26
Public order25
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.3 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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Maple Infants' School

Good309 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School

Outstanding352 pupils0.7 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.7 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.9 km
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Sucklings Bakers0.4 km
  • Surbiton Natural Health Centre0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • Brave New World0.7 km
  • Coronation Hall0.7 km
  • Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • Harts Boatyard0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Cafe Nero0.8 km
  • Cento Uno0.7 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
  • Niku Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bubbles Shisha Cafe0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Surbiton Convenience Stores0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Nero Express Platform 3&40.8 km
  • Bagels & Dough Limited0.4 km
  • Chargrill (Surbiton)0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • New Kwun Sing0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ravens Ait0.9 km
  • Hotel Bosco0.7 km
  • Hermes Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.8 km
  • Berrylands1.2 km
  • Kingston1.5 km