Matlock Way is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 3AY is located in the Coombe Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matlock Way, New Malden, KT3 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 3AU, KT3 3AT, KT3 3BA, KT3 3UL, KT3 3UN, KT3 3UH, KT3 3BB, KT3 3UQ, KT3 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT3 3AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.3% | 53.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 KT3 3AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 24.1% | 19.8% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 66.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 54.6% | 52.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 KT3 3AY this area, 9.8% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 62.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 18% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 16.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 61.4% | 51.6% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 57.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 57.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 26% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 57.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 25.1% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 6.5% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 14.1% | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matlock Way was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Matlock Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 171st lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Matlock Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-08-24 | £1,480,208 |
| 28 Matlock Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2023-06-12 | £1,189,419 |
| 10 Matlock Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,012,500 | 2023-05-12 | £1,003,286 |
| 20 Matlock Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £902,000 | 2022-11-23 | £883,960 |
| 30 Matlock Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,250 | 2021-10-18 | £1,067,805 |
KT3 3AY 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 KT3 3AY 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Hill Infant School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | - not rated | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | - not rated | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretby House School 39 Woodlands Avenue , KT3 3UL | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby Junior School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noura Lebanese Restaurant | 16 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 781 yd | |
| Royal Oak (Restaurant) | The Royal Oak, 90 Coombe Road | 815 yd | |
| Unilever Training Centre | Four Acres, George Road | 853 yd | |
| Christ Church Primary School Breakfast & After School Club | Christ Church New Malden Church Of England Primary School, Lime Grove | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Golf Club | Traps Lane, New Malden | 633 yd | |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club | Golf Club Drive, Kingston Upon Thames | 759 yd | |
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 855 yd | |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club | Club House, 20 Cambridge Avenue | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfish | 1 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 766 yd | |
| Wok 'N' Fish | 74 Elm Road, New Malden | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11-14 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West | swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Marymount International School GEORGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Rokeby Prep School COOMBE CROFT COOMBE CROFT GEORGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Holy Cross Prep School GEORGE ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket Club Cambridge Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Malden Golf Club TRAPS LANE | golf | 1,030 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.