Malden Way is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5QS 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 Malden Way, New Malden, KT3 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5NN, KT3 5BF, KT3 5QW, KT3 5QR, KT3 5NL, KT3 5QT, KT3 5QN, KT3 5LX, KT3 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 28.8% | 33.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 51.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 46.4% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 37.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 45.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 25.4% | 17.3% | -8.1% | 1.6% | 15.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 45% | 38.1% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 46.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 37.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 31.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 46.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 42.1% | 41.8% | 9.8% | 32.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 5% | -24.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malden Way was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Green Lane & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malden Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Green Lane & St James and the 238th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Malden Way, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-03-29 | £595,294 |
| 284 Malden Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-01-19 | £536,192 |
| 266 Malden Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-09-21 | £600,735 |
| 292 Malden Way, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-03-02 | £596,966 |
| 288 Malden Way, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2011-06-24 | £733,114 |
KT3 5QS 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 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5QS 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 2,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,471 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 | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,062 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 | 510 yd | |
| Capital Cafe | 107 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 587 yd | |
| Go Greek Souvlaki And Grill | 125 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 614 yd | |
| Hooky Street Coffee Co | Manor Drive North, New Malden | 657 yd | |
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 296 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 557 yd | |
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 590 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 593 yd | |
| Spice Express | Kiosk Malden Manor Station, Manor Drive North | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 515 yd | |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 981 yd | |
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 1,042 yd | |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.