South Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5HJ 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 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5BS, KT3 5HQ, KT3 5BT, KT3 5HH, KT3 5BN, KT3 5HL, KT3 5BW, KT3 5AZ, KT3 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT3 5HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 53.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 46.8% | -5.0% | 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 5HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 29.4% | 31.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 55.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 51.5% | 55.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 52% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 13.4% | 2.5% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 30.2% | 23% | -7.2% | 1.6% | 21.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.2% | 45.1% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 55.8% | 51.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 30.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 39.5% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 29.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 3.8% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 1.6% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 18.2% | 1.7% | 16.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% higher than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 212th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2017-06-05 | £677,947 |
| 119 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-05-03 | £741,742 |
| 119 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2015-12-11 | £653,731 |
| 109 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-12-04 | £627,645 |
| 111 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2009-06-11 | £735,109 |
KT3 5HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5HJ 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,897 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 | 486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | 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 | 392 yd | |
| Choice Cake & Coffee | 117-119 Kingston Road, New Malden | 456 yd | |
| Tongdak Korean Restaurant | 95A Kingston Road, New Malden | 468 yd | |
| Aroma | 95 Kingston Road, New Malden | 469 yd | |
| Genghis Khan | 87 Kingston Road, New Malden | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 635 yd | |
| Grafton Club | 36 Grafton Road, New Malden | 961 yd | |
| The Watchman | 184 High Street, New Malden | 961 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 981 yd | |
| The Berrylands | The Berrylands Hotel, 107 Chiltern Drive | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 344 yd | |
| Home Bento | 2 Park Road, New Malden | 377 yd | |
| New Malden Chinese Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 454 yd | |
| New Malden Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 454 yd | |
| Cham Doshirak Ltd | 127 Kingston Road, New Malden | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 620 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 892 yd | |
| Wilk0 | 124-130 High Street, New Malden | 979 yd | |
| New Malden Food Centre | 138-140 High Street, New Malden | 989 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 259 yd | |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 448 yd | |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 830 yd |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,090 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.