Lawrence Avenue is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5LY is located in the Old Malden 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 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, KT3 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5LX, KT3 5RP, KT3 5NH, KT3 5NL, KT3 5NJ, KT3 5NN, KT3 5NQ, KT3 5JJ, KT3 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 5LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 22.9% | 30.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 57.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.7% | 53.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 48% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 15.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 50.3% | 47.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 63.9% | 62.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 21.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 62.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 28.2% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 2.9% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.6% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Avenue was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Green Lane & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Green Lane & St James and the 105th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-18 | £1,055,388 |
| 10 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-06-11 | £797,404 |
| 30 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-12-18 | £710,278 |
| 16 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2018-10-19 | £1,014,430 |
| 4 Lawrence Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2018-05-04 | £653,743 |
KT3 5LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 5LY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT3 5LY 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,665 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 | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Cafe | 107 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 462 yd | |
| Go Greek Souvlaki And Grill | 125 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 474 yd | |
| Hooky Street Coffee Co | Manor Drive North, New Malden | 520 yd | |
| Fonseca's Deli | 169 South Lane, New Malden | 657 yd | |
| Osaka Japanese Restaurant | 358 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 479 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 728 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The Plough, Church Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 463 yd | |
| Spice Express | Kiosk Malden Manor Station, Manor Drive North | 562 yd | |
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 354-356 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 374 yd | |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Manor Park 316B 316B MALDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 1,054 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.