The Garstons is in Bookham, Leatherhead and in Mole Valley district. KT23 3DX is located in the Bookham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Garstons, Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT23 3DZ, KT23 3DY, KT23 3EB, KT23 4DL, KT23 3EA, KT23 4DE, KT23 4DH, KT23 3PQ, KT23 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT23 3DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 49.2% | 54.3% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 45.7% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 KT23 3DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 15% | 19.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 56.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 42.8% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 47.2% | 39.6% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 8.1% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 50.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.5% | 93.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.5% | 91.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 93.5% | 92% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Garstons was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Bookham East & Eastwick Park average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
The Garstons has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bookham East & Eastwick Park and the 45th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Garstons, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £362,950 | 2010-10-11 | £564,909 |
| 4 The Garstons, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2009-09-07 | £676,468 |
| 2 The Garstons, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2001-09-27 | £584,284 |
| 4 The Garstons, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1995-05-25 | £605,000 |
KT23 3DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
KT23 3DX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in KT23 3DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dawnay School Griffin Way , Great Bookham KT23 4JJ | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwick Infant School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwick Junior School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Polesden Lacey Infant School Oakdene Close , Great Bookham KT23 4PT | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Primary School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JP | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard of Effingham School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JR | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House School Manor House Lane , Little Bookham KT23 4EN | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Yehudi Menuhin School Stoke D'Abernon , KT11 3QQ | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parkside School The Manor , Stoke D'abernon KT11 3PX | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Box Hill School London Road , Mickleham RH5 6EA | - not rated | 4,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Bookham Tandoori | 41 Church Road | 224 yd | |
| Del Fuoco | 17 Church Road | 224 yd | |
| Cafe De La Poste | Cafe De La Poste, 15 Church Road | 242 yd | |
| Carolina's | 24 Church Road | 256 yd | |
| The Hidden Kitchen at The Royal Oak | 16 High Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 12-16 High Street | 374 yd | |
| The Old Crown | The Old Crown, 1 High Street | 390 yd | |
| The Ye Olde Windsor Castle | Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Ph), 25 Little Bookham Street | 711 yd | |
| The Anchor | The Anchor (Ph), 161 Lower Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookham Charcoal Grill | 37 Church Road | 224 yd | |
| Michaels Fish Bar | 5 New Parade, Leatherhead Road | 983 yd | |
| Happy Diner Chinese Take Away | 2 Beckley Parade, Leatherhead Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 8 High Street | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawnay School GRIFFIN WAY | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Lower Road RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Chrystie Recreation Ground CHRYTSTIE RECREATION GROUND CHRYTSTIE RECREATION GROUND DORKING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Eastwick Junior School EASTWICK INFANT SCHOOL EASTWICK INFANT SCHOOL EASTWICK DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Preston Cross Squash Club (Closed) Rectory Lane | squash courts | 876 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.