East Lane is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT1 2NN is located in the Kingston Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 2AE, KT1 1NA, KT1 2NS, KT1 1LY, KT1 2AN, KT1 1HN, KT1 2AR, KT1 2NJ, KT1 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT1 2NN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT1 2NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.3% | 68.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 19.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67% | 51.8% | -15.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 36.7% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT1 2NN this area, 3.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 5.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 23.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 59.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 66.5% | 59% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 45.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 17.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 17.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 19.2% | -1.9% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lane was 528.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 6th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-07-31 | £650,666 |
| 1 East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2015-04-30 | £650,445 |
| 1 East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2014-06-27 | £768,348 |
| 1 East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2007-03-12 | £760,563 |
| 4 East Lane, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2005-12-16 | £744,493 |
KT1 2NN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT1 2NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in KT1 2NN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Primary School Portland Road , KT1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 126 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | - not rated | 481 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School 13-15 Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | 37-39 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 20 yd | |
| Al Forno | 1-3 Town End Parade, High Street | 48 yd | |
| The Riverside Vegetaria | 64 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 51 yd | |
| Narenj | 54 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 60 yd | |
| Las Iguanas Also Trading As Super Nonna | The Malthouse, 25-29 High Street | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steins | 56 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 54 yd | |
| The Mill | The Kingston Mill, 58-62 High Street | 56 yd | |
| Minima Yacht Club | 48A High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 113 yd | |
| The Ram | 34 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 154 yd | |
| Woody's | 5 Ram Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokie & Roll | 15 Apple Market, Kingston Upon Thames | 325 yd | |
| Hot Dog And Shawarma | Stall 23 Ancient Market, Market Place | 361 yd | |
| Nippy | 1 Kings Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 368 yd | |
| Eden Kebab | 50 Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 413 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 15 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 6-12 Eden Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 456 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 531 yd | |
| Aldi | 13 Adams Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 627 yd | |
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Arena Health And Fitness KINGSTON HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 338 yd | |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 549 yd | |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Kings Field KINGS FIELD PAVILION KINGS FIELD PAVILION CHURCH GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 651 yd | |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 690 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.