Knightwood Crescent is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5JW is located in the Motspur Park & Old Malden East 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 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, KT3 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5JP, KT3 5RE, KT3 5RQ, KT3 5QQ, KT3 5JU, KT3 5JN, KT3 5JT, KT3 5RH, KT3 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 5JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 27.7% | 31.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 57.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 52.9% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 43.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.8% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.7% 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% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 27.6% | 22.5% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 20.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 49.5% | 43.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -37.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 63.7% | 61.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 25.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 60.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 29.4% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 2.3% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 14.8% | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightwood Crescent was 83.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Green Lane & St James average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knightwood Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Green Lane & St James and the 128th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-05-23 | £717,677 |
| 134 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-06-26 | £705,889 |
| 132 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-12-21 | £793,522 |
| 118 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-10-13 | £672,549 |
| 74 Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-06-23 | £684,765 |
KT3 5JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 5JW 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community 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 | 2,855 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 | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,292 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 | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy special converter | No | 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 | 619 yd | |
| Zazza Restaurant | 126 Malden Road, New Malden | 759 yd | |
| Square 1 Cafe | 1 Kingston Road, New Malden | 818 yd | |
| Nando's | 197 High Street, New Malden | 826 yd | |
| Sorabol Korean Restaurant | 180 High Street, New Malden | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 226 yd | |
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 651 yd | |
| The Watchman | 184 High Street, New Malden | 832 yd | |
| Fulham Football Club Foundation | Rookery Cottage, Motspur Park | 892 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The Plough, Church Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 647 yd | |
| Salt And Vinegar | 171 High Street, New Malden | 887 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 908 yd | |
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 909 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 135 High Street, New Malden | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Food Centre | 138-140 High Street, New Malden | 930 yd | |
| Wilk0 | 124-130 High Street, New Malden | 938 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 354-356 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 971 yd | |
| Temmy African Superstore | 80 Burlington Road, New Malden | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 31-35 Blagdon Road, New Malden | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 221 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 698 yd | |
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 817 yd | |
| Manor Park 316B 316B MALDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Fulham Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MOTSPUR PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Coombe Boys School College Gardens | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.