Lime Grove is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 3TP 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 Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 3DP, KT3 3DF, KT3 3DA, KT3 3DE, KT3 3DD, KT3 3DB, KT3 3DH, KT3 3TR, KT3 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 3TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT3 3TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 45.8% | 43% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 42.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 54.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 12.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 66.9% | 63% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 65.2% | 58.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 19.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 58.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 23.6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 5.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% higher than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lime Grove has the 33rd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 212th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 George Rose House, 38 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-09-24 | £527,074 |
| 63 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2024-09-03 | £1,001,690 |
| Flat 7 George Rose House, 38 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-01-31 | £507,340 |
| 61 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-06-29 | £399,318 |
| Flat 1 Lime Villa, 28 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-16 | £285,227 |
KT3 3TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Infant School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,006 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 | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary School Breakfast & After School Club | Christ Church New Malden Church Of England Primary School, Lime Grove | 160 yd | |
| Royal Oak (Restaurant) | The Royal Oak, 90 Coombe Road | 326 yd | |
| Chick And Beers | 24 Coombe Road, New Malden | 385 yd | |
| Roberto's Cafe | 22 Coombe Road, New Malden | 394 yd | |
| Alreem Lebanese Cuisine | 18 Coombe Road, New Malden | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 190 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | 14 Coombe Road, New Malden | 415 yd | |
| Grafton Club | 36 Grafton Road, New Malden | 451 yd | |
| Han | 1 High Street, New Malden | 481 yd | |
| Bar Malden | 1-3 St Georges Square, New Malden | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 'N' Fish | 74 Elm Road, New Malden | 395 yd | |
| Wok Express | 31 Coombe Road, New Malden | 417 yd | |
| Ohaio | 1 Coombe Road, New Malden | 476 yd | |
| Fee-ka | New Malden Railway Station, 3 Coombe Road | 498 yd | |
| Mii Asian Kitchen | 1-3 St Georges Square, New Malden | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Ground Floor, Apex Tower | 511 yd | |
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 577 yd | |
| Waitrose | 24-28 High Street, New Malden | 655 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 696 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| The Graham Spicer Institute DUKES AVENUE | 623 yd | |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket Club Cambridge Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Malden Golf Club TRAPS LANE | golf | 921 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 997 yd | |
| Malden Centre COCKS CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,058 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.