Shelvers Way is in Tadworth and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT20 5QN is located in the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelvers Way, Tadworth, KT20 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT20 5QJ, KT20 5FJ, KT20 5QS, KT20 5QP, KT20 5UA, KT20 5UT, KT20 5TZ, KT20 6BF, KT20 5UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT20 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 KT20 5QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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% | 24.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 63% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 59% | 53.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 KT20 5QN 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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 44.3% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.9% | 92.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelvers Way was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shelvers Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton and the 56th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Shelvers Way, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2024-07-31 | £789,492 |
| 10 Shelvers Way, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2020-11-20 | £811,856 |
| 20 Shelvers Way, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2017-11-21 | £646,758 |
| 16 Shelvers Way, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2017-06-30 | £863,365 |
| 32 Shelvers Way, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2015-04-30 | £998,615 |
KT20 5QN 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadworth Primary School Heathcote , KT20 5RR | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 2out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School Walton Street , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary School 84-92 Beaconsfield Road , KT18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 5,263 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 | 5,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School (Bramley) Chequers Lane , Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marbles Way Cafe | 69 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 456 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At Tadworth Court | 2 Tadworth Street, Tadworth | 604 yd | |
| Age Concern Banstead Lunch Club | Kingswood Village Hall, Waterhouse Lane | 793 yd | |
| Chapters Cafe At Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre | Preston Manor Road, Tadworth | 798 yd | |
| New Khyber | 2 Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgh Heath Comrades And Social Club | Brighton Road, Burgh Heath | 678 yd | |
| The Kingswood Arms | Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood | 857 yd | |
| The Grumpy Mole | Dorking Road, Walton On The Hill | 878 yd | |
| Banstead Athletic Football Club | Merland Rise, Tadworth | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish And Chips And Kebab House | 65 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 412 yd | |
| Bento Express | 4 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Burgh Heath Eastern Tandoori | 1 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Kings Kebab | 9 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Shell Garage, Brighton Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banstead Sports Centre (Closed) Merland Rise | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Banstead Athletic Fc Merland Rise | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Tadworth Primary School HEATHCOTE HEATHCOTE TADWORTH PARK | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre Preston Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.