Downs Way is in Epsom and in Epsom And Ewell district. KT18 5LU is located in the College 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 Downs Way, Epsom, KT18 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT18 5JT, KT18 5LZ, KT18 5LD, KT18 5JU, KT18 5JR, KT18 5BP, KT17 4NH, KT18 5JX, KT18 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT18 5LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 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 KT18 5LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 21.5% | 25.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 61.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 62.5% | 63.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 KT18 5LU this area, 6.7% 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 | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 55.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 87.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 86% | 86.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 86.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Way was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Downs Way has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in College and the 76th lowest crime rate of 231 local areas in Epsom and Ewell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Downs Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-02-05 | £668,908 |
| 8 Downs Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £597,500 | 2023-12-15 | £607,886 |
| 37 Downs Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-02-16 | £557,161 |
| 23 Downs Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-06-23 | £753,788 |
| 26 Downs Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-01-04 | £750,487 |
KT18 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 KT18 5LU 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE (Aided) Junior School Ashley Road , KT18 7AD | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Aided Infant School, Epsom Worple Road , KT18 7AA | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rosebank , West Street KT18 7RT | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery Wallace Fields , Ewell KT17 3AS | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary School 84-92 Beaconsfield Road , KT18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blenheim High School Longmead Road , KT19 9BH | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd 6 Downs Road , KT18 5HE | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Downsend Epsom 6 Norman Avenue , KT17 3AB | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood House School 56 West Hill , KT19 8LG | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Freemen's School Ashtead Park , Park Lane KT21 1ET | - not rated | 2,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Racecourse | Grand Stand Road, Epsom | 843 yd | |
| The Rubbing House | 34 Langley Vale Road, Epsom | 856 yd | |
| Epsom Golf Club | 86 Longdown Lane South, Epsom | 958 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | W S Atkins Ltd, Woodcote Grove | 960 yd | |
| The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) | 18 Chalk Lane, Epsom | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Arms | Derby Arms Road, Epsom | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom Golf Club LONGDOWN LANE SOUTH | golf | 909 yd |
| St Martin'S Cofe (Aided) Junior School ASHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.