Traps Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 4RR 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 Traps Lane, New Malden, KT3 4RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 3AN, KT3 4RS, KT3 3AL, KT3 3AJ, KT3 4RU, KT3 4RH, KT3 3AH, KT3 4RT, KT3 3UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 4RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 KT3 4RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 29.7% | 26.9% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 66.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.1% | 58.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 28.5% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 4RR this area, 7.2% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 8.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 67.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 67.9% | 62.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 69.8% | 63.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 19.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 64.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 29.2% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 1.9% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Traps Lane was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Traps Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 188th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2022-02-07 | £1,697,619 |
| 4 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2016-09-15 | £1,571,429 |
| 4 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2013-05-31 | £1,715,697 |
| 2 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2010-10-18 | £1,448,473 |
| 6 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2006-02-10 | £1,505,350 |
KT3 4RR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
KT3 4RR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,194 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 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community 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 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak (Restaurant) | The Royal Oak, 90 Coombe Road | 277 yd | |
| Christ Church Primary School Breakfast & After School Club | Christ Church New Malden Church Of England Primary School, Lime Grove | 430 yd | |
| Chick And Beers | 24 Coombe Road, New Malden | 635 yd | |
| Roberto's Cafe | 22 Coombe Road, New Malden | 643 yd | |
| Alreem Lebanese Cuisine | 18 Coombe Road, New Malden | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Golf Club | Traps Lane, New Malden | 68 yd | |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club | Club House, 20 Cambridge Avenue | 342 yd | |
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 399 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | 14 Coombe Road, New Malden | 676 yd | |
| Han | 1 High Street, New Malden | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 31 Coombe Road, New Malden | 616 yd | |
| Fee-ka | New Malden Railway Station, 3 Coombe Road | 726 yd | |
| Ohaio | 1 Coombe Road, New Malden | 728 yd | |
| Mii Asian Kitchen | 1-3 St Georges Square, New Malden | 788 yd | |
| Wok 'N' Fish | 74 Elm Road, New Malden | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Ground Floor, Apex Tower | 805 yd | |
| Waitrose | 24-28 High Street, New Malden | 931 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 993 yd | |
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket Club Cambridge Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Malden Golf Club TRAPS LANE | golf | 523 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West | swimming pool | 853 yd |
| The Graham Spicer Institute DUKES AVENUE | 867 yd | |
| Wimbledon College (Coombe Lane Playing Fields) Coombe Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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.