Kenwood Drive is in Hersham, Walton-On-Thames and in Elmbridge district. KT12 5AU is located in the Oatlands and Burwood Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Esher and Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenwood Drive, Hersham, Walton-on-thames, KT12 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT12 5AP, KT12 5AR, KT12 5ER, KT12 5AN, KT12 5AX, KT12 5AW, KT12 5AZ, KT12 5ET, KT12 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT12 5AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.6% | 49.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT12 5AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 28.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 59.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 57.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 KT12 5AU this area, 8.4% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 8.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 55.4% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.8% | 92.6% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 83.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 83.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 0.8% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenwood Drive was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Cobham and Downside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenwood Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cobham and Downside and the 135th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Kenwood Drive, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,310,000 | 2025-01-10 | £1,392,218 |
| 12 Kenwood Drive, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,860,000 | 2024-09-25 | £1,926,361 |
| 24 Kenwood Drive, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,135,530 | 2024-04-09 | £1,223,434 |
| 13 Kenwood Drive, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2023-08-08 | £1,646,296 |
| 1 Kenwood Drive, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2022-09-23 | £1,224,462 |
KT12 5AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
KT12 5AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burhill Primary School New Berry Lane , KT12 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Farm Primary School Hersham Road , Hersham KT12 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves School Oatlands Avenue , KT13 9TS | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Arch Road , KT12 4QT | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands School Oatlands School , Oatlands School, St. Marys Road KT13 9PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathside School Brooklands Lane , KT13 8UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands College Heath Road , KT13 8TT | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham Free School Portsmouth Road , KT11 1TF | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Leigh School Queen's Road , Hersham KT12 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School 174 Molesey Road , Hersham KT12 4QY | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Cobham International School Heywood , Portsmouth Road KT11 1BL | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, 153-155 Burwood Road | 676 yd | |
| Travellers Cafe | Walton-On-Thames Railway Station, Station Avenue | 900 yd | |
| Bean on the Green | 1 The Green, Hersham | 954 yd | |
| The Emperor | Unit 15 to 16, The Hersham Centre | 981 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 10, The Hersham Centre | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers Arms | 6 Queens Road, Hersham | 752 yd | |
| Hersham Sports & Social Club | 128 Hersham Road, Hersham | 945 yd | |
| The Watermans on the Green | Watermans Arms, 1 Queens Road | 953 yd | |
| Ashley Park | Ashley Park Public House, Ashley Park Road | 961 yd | |
| The Royal George | 130-132 Hersham Road, Hersham | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Century | 17 Molesey Road, Hersham | 1,033 yd | |
| China Chef | 29 Molesey Road, Hersham | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | The Hersham Centre, The Green | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hersham Village Hall (Closed) Queens Road | 946 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.