Elm Gardens is in Epsom and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT18 5RQ is located in the Tattenham Corner & Preston 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 Elm Gardens, Epsom, KT18 5RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT18 5TG, KT18 5TU, KT18 5TH, KT18 5RH, KT18 5RG, KT18 5TD, KT18 5TQ, KT18 5TE, KT20 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT18 5RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 KT18 5RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40% | 47.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 37.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 46.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 14.1% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 87.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 93% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 93% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Gardens was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.5% higher than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton and the 73rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% 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 Elm Gardens, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-02-28 | £497,065 |
| 5 Elm Gardens, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-30 | £508,642 |
| 14 Elm Gardens, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-10-25 | £508,420 |
| 13 Elm Gardens, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-09-19 | £489,311 |
| 17 Elm Gardens, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-03-23 | £537,391 |
KT18 5RQ 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadworth Primary School Heathcote , KT20 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blenheim High School Longmead Road , KT19 9BH | 3out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 2,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters Cafe At Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre | Preston Manor Road, Tadworth | 615 yd | |
| Marbles Way Cafe | 69 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 696 yd | |
| The Silver Spoon Diner | 5 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 728 yd | |
| Pattisons Of Tattenham Ltd | 35 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 751 yd | |
| Point Cafe | 41 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Athletic Football Club | Merland Rise, Tadworth | 531 yd | |
| Burgh Heath Comrades And Social Club | Brighton Road, Burgh Heath | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish And Chips And Kebab House | 65 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 743 yd | |
| Bento Express | 4 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Burgh Heath Eastern Tandoori | 1 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Kings Kebab | 9 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Reigate Road, Tadworth | 751 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Shell Garage, Brighton Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre Preston Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Shawley Community Primary School SHAWLEY WAY | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Banstead Athletic Fc Merland Rise | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Banstead Sports Centre (Closed) Merland Rise | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Downswood Lawn Tennis Club DOWNS WOOD | tennis courts | 1,014 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 | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.