KT5 8BS is a sought-after residential area on Cranes Park Avenue, 0.6km 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 8BS offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £811k, down 23.1% 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 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00015038 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANES PARK AVENUE, KT5 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANES PARK AVENUE, KT5 8BS.
300
37
£ 66,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT5 8BS 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 8BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £811k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £811k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT5 8BS. The average age is 36.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 762,500
9 sales · Mean £ 779,444
Detached
£ 991,950
3 sales · Mean £ 984,633
Flat
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT5 8BS has low crime rates — 31 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
St John's C of E Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
Bedelsford School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Infants' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Berrylands Food And Wine0.8 km
- Berrylands Newsagents0.8 km
- Candy Liquor Store0.2 km
- BM Superstore0.9 km
- Ricky's News0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Antelope0.9 km
- Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut0.7 km
- The Duke Of Buckingham0.3 km
- Knights Park Bar0.6 km
- Spring Grove Public House0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blend N Bake0.4 km
- Boat0.9 km
- Brunch Cafe0.2 km
- Cave Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- Hot Rod Burger0.4 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chicken World0.4 km
- Cones Cartel0.2 km
- New Kam Tong1.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Nero Express Platform 3&41.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hermes Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Bosco0.8 km
- Ravens Ait1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton1.0 km
- Berrylands1.1 km
- Kingston1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT58BS · Data under Open Government Licence