KT5 8BL is a sought-after residential area on Cheyne Hill, 0.4km from Surbiton Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Mark's & Seething Wells ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT5, KT5 8BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 £719k, up 4.1% 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 KT5 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00015043 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEYNE HILL, KT5 8BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE HILL, KT5 8BL.
204
40
£ 66,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8BL 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.
Area Character
KT5 8BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £719k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £719k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8BL. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 717,500
8 sales · Mean £ 735,562
Detached
£ 845,000
1 sales · Mean £ 845,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8BL 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.
school Local Schools
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
King Athelstan Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School
Bedelsford School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.8 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.8 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.2 km
- McCluskeys Free Off Licence0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Blend N Bake0.7 km
- Brunch Cafe0.2 km
- Cave Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Hot Rod Burger0.8 km
- MooBoo Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chicken World0.8 km
- Cones Cartel0.2 km
- New Kam Tong0.7 km
- Chilli Cha Cha0.8 km
- Lebanese Express0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Duke Of Buckingham0.3 km
- Knights Park Bar0.7 km
- Spring Grove Public House0.6 km
- Waggon & Horses0.6 km
- Brave New World0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Indimax Dhaba0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berrylands0.8 km
- Surbiton1.1 km
- Norbiton1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58BL · Data under Open Government Licence