High Drive is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 3UB 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 High Drive, New Malden, KT3 3UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 3UD, KT3 3UA, KT3 3EB, KT3 3TZ, KT3 3EE, KT3 3UQ, KT3 3UH, KT3 3LG, KT3 3LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 3UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 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 KT3 3UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 23.4% | 25.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 61% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 48.7% | 52.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3UB this area, 8.9% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 58.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 14.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
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 | 63.6% | 58.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 23.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 58.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 35% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 2.6% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 18.7% | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Drive was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 85th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 High Drive, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-01-19 | £1,244,302 |
| 46 High Drive, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,350,011 |
| 40 High Drive, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2009-12-18 | £1,845,923 |
| 68 High Drive, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2007-09-21 | £1,235,808 |
| 46 High Drive, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,500 | 2007-06-27 | £1,346,045 |
KT3 3UB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT3 3UB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,400 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 | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 2,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noura Lebanese Restaurant | 16 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 384 yd | |
| Cafe Hanok | 203 Kingston Road, New Malden | 860 yd | |
| Break Time Andalucia | 183 Kingston Road, New Malden | 877 yd | |
| Kingston Eco_Op @ Searchlight Community Centre | Searchlight Youth And Community Centre, Kingston Road | 890 yd | |
| Kingston Young Carers Project | Searchlight Youth And Community Centre, Kingston Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Golf Club | Traps Lane, New Malden | 878 yd | |
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfish | 1 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 360 yd | |
| Wok 'N' Fish | 74 Elm Road, New Malden | 830 yd | |
| Nobiani Kitchen | Unit 221 Building B, Kingspark Business Centre | 977 yd | |
| Bab | Unit 229, Kingspark Business Centre | 977 yd | |
| Noyel's Kitchen | Unit 217 Building B, Kingspark Business Centre | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11-14 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 359 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 736 yd | |
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West | swimming pool | 622 yd |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Rokeby Prep School COOMBE CROFT COOMBE CROFT GEORGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 908 yd |
| Marymount International School GEORGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Kingston Road Recreation Ground KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Holy Cross Prep School GEORGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club GALSWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.