South Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5HL 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 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5BW, KT3 5HN, KT3 5BN, KT3 5BP, KT3 5BD, KT3 5HX, KT3 5HJ, KT3 5BB, KT3 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 5HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 27.9% | 28.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 56.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51.6% | 54.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 19.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 43.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 13.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 66.1% | 62.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 67.8% | 65.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 66% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.3% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 3.6% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 1.9% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 111th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-11-15 | £624,197 |
| 87 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-06-08 | £783,487 |
| 91 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £703,500 | 2022-03-31 | £770,897 |
| 89 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-28 | £772,947 |
| 97 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-10-02 | £338,126 |
KT3 5HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5HL 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,207 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 2,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,826 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 | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Cake & Coffee | 117-119 Kingston Road, New Malden | 377 yd | |
| Tongdak Korean Restaurant | 95A Kingston Road, New Malden | 411 yd | |
| Aroma | 95 Kingston Road, New Malden | 415 yd | |
| Genghis Khan | 87 Kingston Road, New Malden | 436 yd | |
| Cah Chi Korean Restaurant | 79 - 81 Kingston Road, New Malden | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 759 yd | |
| Grafton Club | 36 Grafton Road, New Malden | 900 yd | |
| The Berrylands | The Berrylands Hotel, 107 Chiltern Drive | 945 yd | |
| The Watchman | 184 High Street, New Malden | 975 yd | |
| Han | 1 High Street, New Malden | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bento | 2 Park Road, New Malden | 335 yd | |
| Cham Doshirak Ltd | 127 Kingston Road, New Malden | 371 yd | |
| New Malden Chinese Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 378 yd | |
| New Malden Takeaway | 113 Kingston Road, New Malden | 378 yd | |
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 500 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 768 yd | |
| Wilk0 | 124-130 High Street, New Malden | 978 yd | |
| New Malden Food Centre | 138-140 High Street, New Malden | 990 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 228 yd | |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 478 yd | |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 974 yd |
| Kingston Road Recreation Ground KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.