Thetford Road is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5DP is located in the Green Lane & St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thetford Road, New Malden, KT3 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5DR, KT3 5AL, KT3 5QE, KT3 5BG, KT3 5QD, KT3 5DU, KT3 5BQ, KT3 5QG, KT3 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 5DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 25.5% | 29.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 52.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 51.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71.6% | 68.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 71.3% | 60.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 60.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 24.3% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 6.6% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thetford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Green Lane & St James average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Maisonette 39 Thetford Road, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2024-10-31 | £481,126 |
| 27A Thetford Road, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2024-04-04 | £1,358,981 |
| 75 Thetford Road, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2024-02-26 | £2,160,085 |
| 31 Thetford Road, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-01-18 | £603,468 |
| 67 Thetford Road, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2020-07-22 | £434,466 |
KT3 5DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5DP 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zazza Restaurant | 126 Malden Road, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| Square 1 Cafe | 1 Kingston Road, New Malden | 482 yd | |
| Nando's | 197 High Street, New Malden | 495 yd | |
| Palace Korean Restaurant | 183 High Street, New Malden | 517 yd | |
| Sorabol Korean Restaurant | 180 High Street, New Malden | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 327 yd | |
| The Watchman | 184 High Street, New Malden | 520 yd | |
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 736 yd | |
| Grafton Club | 36 Grafton Road, New Malden | 923 yd | |
| Han | 1 High Street, New Malden | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt And Vinegar | 171 High Street, New Malden | 554 yd | |
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 567 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 135 High Street, New Malden | 600 yd | |
| Home Bento | 2 Park Road, New Malden | 607 yd | |
| New Malden Chinese Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Food Centre | 138-140 High Street, New Malden | 607 yd | |
| Wilk0 | 124-130 High Street, New Malden | 611 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 31-35 Blagdon Road, New Malden | 714 yd | |
| Temmy African Superstore | 80 Burlington Road, New Malden | 797 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 353 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Malden Centre COCKS CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Coombe Boys School College Gardens | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 937 yd | |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| The Graham Spicer Institute DUKES AVENUE | 960 yd | |
| Burlington Junior School BURLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 986 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.