Traps Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 4SE 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 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 4SP, KT3 4SG, KT3 4SB, KT3 4SF, KT3 4SR, KT3 4SQ, KT3 4SL, KT2 7DN, KT3 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 4SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.7% 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 | 24.4% | 19.9% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 71.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 27.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 63.4% | 60.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4SE this area, 2.9% 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 71% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 65.4% | 53.7% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 61.2% | 56.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 24% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 18.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 56.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 30.6% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 3.9% | -24.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Traps Lane was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Traps Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 78th lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2023-09-20 | £2,943,873 |
| 60 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2012-10-26 | £2,981,826 |
| 66 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2008-12-04 | £3,918,240 |
| 66 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2005-11-18 | £2,146,154 |
| 60 Traps Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,193,000 | 2005-10-31 | £2,851,923 |
KT3 4SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,734 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 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 4,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 3,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,899 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 | 589 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby Junior School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak (Restaurant) | The Royal Oak, 90 Coombe Road | 815 yd | |
| Da Mimmo | 255 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 896 yd | |
| Unilever Training Centre | Four Acres, George Road | 917 yd | |
| Christ Church Primary School Breakfast & After School Club | Christ Church New Malden Church Of England Primary School, Lime Grove | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Hill Golf Club | Golf Club Drive, Kingston Upon Thames | 493 yd | |
| Malden Golf Club | Traps Lane, New Malden | 519 yd | |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club | Club House, 20 Cambridge Avenue | 797 yd | |
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 929 yd | |
| Colliers Wood United Football Club | Robin Hood Way, Kingston Vale | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs, Esso Petrol Station | Garage, 325 Coombe Lane West | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West | swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Malden Golf Club TRAPS LANE | golf | 715 yd |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket Club Cambridge Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Marymount International School GEORGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Rokeby Prep School COOMBE CROFT COOMBE CROFT GEORGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club GOLF CLUB DRIVE | golf | 1,046 yd |
| Drax Playing Fields Preston Road | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.