Ruden Way is in Epsom and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT17 3LL is located in the Nork electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epsom and Ewell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruden Way, Epsom, KT17 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT17 3LN, KT17 4JP, KT17 3DQ, KT17 3DA, KT17 3AU, KT17 3DF, KT17 4JL, KT17 3LG, KT17 3LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT17 3LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 KT17 3LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 24.8% | 25.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 64.5% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 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 (94.4%) 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 | 56.3% | 67.8% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 26.6% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 KT17 3LL this area, 9.5% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 81.4% | -13.6% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 92.3% | 80.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 80.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruden Way was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Nork average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruden Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nork and the 208th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Ruden Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-05-07 | £763,548 |
| 31 Ruden Way, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2021-02-26 | £914,474 |
| 59 Ruden Way, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2021-02-03 | £1,170,973 |
| 73 Ruden Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-10-25 | £735,714 |
| 29 Ruden Way, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2019-10-24 | £1,033,969 |
KT17 3LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
KT17 3LL 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 2out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery Wallace Fields , Ewell KT17 3AS | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Fields Junior School Dorling Drive , Ewell KT17 3BH | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blenheim High School Longmead Road , KT19 9BH | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd 6 Downs Road , KT18 5HE | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Downsend Epsom 6 Norman Avenue , KT17 3AB | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood House School 56 West Hill , KT19 8LG | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Golf Club | 86 Longdown Lane South, Epsom | 417 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 217 Fir Tree Road, Epsom Downs | 677 yd | |
| Le Raj | 211 Fir Tree Road, Epsom Downs | 677 yd | |
| Amani | 215 Fir Tree Road, Epsom Downs | 677 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd At Toyota GB | Yew Tree Bottom Road, Epsom Downs | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 203 Fir Tree Road, Epsom Downs | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom Golf Club LONGDOWN LANE SOUTH | golf | 437 yd |
| Future Fitness (Closed) Wilton Road | 718 yd | |
| Epsom College Sports Centre COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Warren Mead Junior School ROUNDWOOD WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 977 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.