Abbey Road is in Chertsey and in Runnymede district. KT16 8AL is located in the Chertsey St Ann's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Runnymede and Weybridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Road, Chertsey, KT16 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT16 8HY, KT16 8ER, KT16 8FB, KT16 8JJ, KT16 8AG, KT16 8HX, KT16 8JL, KT16 8JH, KT16 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT16 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.7% | 49.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 35.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 44.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 4.2% | -8.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 51% | 61.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 26.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 KT16 8AL this area, 8.5% 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 8.5% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 5.8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 91.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 90% | 81.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 81.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Chertsey Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Chertsey Riverside and the 14th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Runnymede .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pond House Abbey Road, Chertsey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-09-16 | £330,968 |
| 20 Abbey Road, Chertsey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2021-04-09 | £956,076 |
| 8 Abbey Road, Chertsey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2019-08-09 | £1,115,006 |
| 6 Abbey Road, Chertsey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2017-09-08 | £727,485 |
| 35 Abbey Road, Chertsey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2017-05-24 | £1,019,584 |
KT16 8AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
KT16 8AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepgates Community School Stepgates , KT16 8HT | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Free Prae Road , KT16 8ET | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrcroft Grange Primary School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft Community Infant School Little Green Lane , KT16 9PT | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School School Lane , KT15 1TD | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee High School School Lane , KT15 1TE | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathside School Brooklands Lane , KT13 8UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 4,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Southcote School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's College Weybridge Weybridge Road , KT15 2QS | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Lodge Children's Centre Holloway Hill , KT16 0AU | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 3,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | 1 London Street | 458 yd | |
| Kookz Ltd | 8 London Street | 542 yd | |
| Chertsey Cafe | 4 The Sainsbury Centre, Guildford Street | 549 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 The Sainsbury Centre, Guildford Street | 549 yd | |
| Bengal Dynasty | 84-86 Guildford Street | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Chertsey | The Crown Hotel, 7 London Street | 458 yd | |
| The Chertsey and District SS and NR Club | Heriot Road | 652 yd | |
| Olde Swan Hotel | The Olde Swan, 27 Windsor Street | 662 yd | |
| Chertsey Town Football Club | Chertsey Town Football Club, Alwyns Lane | 854 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | 14 St Anns Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice To Be | 110 Guildford Street | 579 yd | |
| China Chef | 93 Guildford Street | 627 yd | |
| Surrey Superpizza LTD | 65 Guildford Street | 690 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 4 Clay Corner | 712 yd | |
| Ricky Takeaway | 7 Clay Corner | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 The Sainsbury Centre, Guildford Street | 549 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Business Unit, 89 Eastworth Road | 600 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Gogmore Lane | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stepgates Community School STEPGATES | swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chertsey) (Closed) 1A 1A LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| River Bourne Health Club HERIOT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Salesian Sixth Form HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Abbeyfields Recreation Ground STAINES LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Alwyns Lane Football Ground (Chertsey Town Fc) ALWYNS LANE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Addlestone Moor ADDLESTONE MOOR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Brackendene Open Space BMX TRACK BMX TRACK ADDLESTONE MOOR | cycling | 1,065 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.