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.
KT5 8SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT5 8SH.
394
36
£ 60,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Dysart School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth Junior School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Warwick Lodge0.6 km
- Hotel Bosco0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: KT58SH · Data under Open Government Licence