Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KT5 8SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT5 8SH.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT5 8SH 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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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. KT5 8SH's 61% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

KT5 8SH is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Surbiton in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Surbiton Hill ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.

For families considering a move, KT5 8SH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for KT5 8SH are sourced from Output Area E00014707 (shared with 26 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 8SH. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

KT5 8SH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour115
Violence and sexual offences109
Vehicle crime46
Burglary28
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Surbiton Hill Nursery School

Outstanding129 pupils0.2 km
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Dysart School

Outstanding151 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good394 pupils0.3 km
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Lime Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement351 pupils0.4 km
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding349 pupils0.7 km
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Tolworth Junior School

Good371 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good503 pupils0.8 km
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1162 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Berrylands Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Berrylands Newsagents0.5 km
  • Welcome Stores0.9 km
  • Balmoral Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Carmella Patisserie0.1 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Boat0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Allegro0.7 km
  • Black Swan Cafe0.0 km
  • Fee-Ka0.6 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.5 km
  • Olive Pizza0.1 km
  • Oneguy&o Poke Place0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Warwick Lodge0.6 km
  • Hotel Bosco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Surbiton Croquet Club0.6 km
  • The Maypole0.7 km
  • Brave New World0.5 km
  • Coronation Hall0.7 km
  • Surbiton Masonic Hall Limited0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surbiton0.6 km
  • Berrylands1.5 km
  • Tolworth1.8 km