Postcode Analysis Elmbridge, South East

READ CLOSE, KT7 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READ CLOSE, KT7 0BN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 84,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT7 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT7 0BN's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £1.8M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

KT7 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Read Close, 0.1km from Giggs Hill in West Molesey. Administratively it sits within Thames Ditton ward and the Esher and Walton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT7, KT7 0BN offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M. 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 KT7 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00154814 (shared with 29 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 KT7 0BN. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,795,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,549,500

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

KT7 0BN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Thames Ditton Junior School

Good0.1 km
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Thames Ditton Infant School

Good269 pupils0.6 km
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Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Hinchley Wood School

Outstanding1420 pupils0.9 km
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Hinchley Wood Primary School

Good623 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton

Good339 pupils1.0 km
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School

Good204 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Lot 96 Wines0.5 km
  • Bachmann's Patisserie0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • MFG Londis Long Ditton0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Surbiton Hockey Club0.7 km
  • Ditto0.6 km
  • Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club0.9 km
  • George & Dragon0.4 km
  • The City Arms1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Colets Health & Fitness Club0.8 km
  • Friendly Cafe1.0 km
  • Lime Tree Thames Ditton0.5 km
  • Lunch0.6 km
  • The Deli0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Chef1.0 km
  • Christy's0.5 km
  • Meryenda Muna0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Rishi Indian Flavours0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thames Ditton0.5 km
  • Hinchley Wood1.3 km
  • Esher1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Giggshill Green0.2 km
  • Angel Road0.2 km
  • Giggshill Green0.2 km
  • Angel Road0.2 km
  • Brooklands Road0.4 km