South Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5ES 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 South Lane, New Malden, KT3 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5HF, KT3 5ET, KT3 5EB, KT3 5ER, KT3 5DZ, KT3 5HE, KT3 5ED, KT3 5HG, KT3 5HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 5ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 29.8% | 31.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 57.3% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 27.1% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 15.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 47.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 22% | 13% | -9.0% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 52.7% | 49.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 62.9% | 59.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 23.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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% | 59.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 27.8% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 3.2% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 15.6% | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 139th lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139B South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2023-09-21 | £561,039 |
| 161A South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-27 | £176,957 |
| Ground Floor Premises 159 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,999 | 2020-10-19 | £5,132 |
| 183 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-09-19 | £701,728 |
| 139D South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-09-26 | £517,704 |
KT3 5ES 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT3 5ES 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Junior School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | - not rated | 1,280 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 | 3,484 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,646 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 | 3,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,699 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 | 428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretby House School 39 Woodlands Avenue , KT3 3UL | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonseca's Deli | 169 South Lane, New Malden | 57 yd | |
| Aroma | 95 Kingston Road, New Malden | 712 yd | |
| Genghis Khan | 87 Kingston Road, New Malden | 712 yd | |
| Tongdak Korean Restaurant | 95A Kingston Road, New Malden | 712 yd | |
| Cah Chi Korean Restaurant | 79 - 81 Kingston Road, New Malden | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 313 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 797 yd | |
| The Watchman | 184 High Street, New Malden | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 9 yd | |
| Home Bento | 2 Park Road, New Malden | 615 yd | |
| New Malden Chinese Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 727 yd | |
| New Malden Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 727 yd | |
| Cham Doshirak Ltd | 127 Kingston Road, New Malden | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 946 yd | |
| Wilk0 | 124-130 High Street, New Malden | 1,061 yd | |
| New Malden Food Centre | 138-140 High Street, New Malden | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 510 yd | |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 534 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 1,076 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.