South Lane is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 5RP 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 South Lane, New Malden, KT3 5RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 5LX, KT3 5JJ, KT3 5LY, KT3 5RW, KT3 5JL, KT3 5QT, KT3 5RN, KT3 5NN, KT3 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 5RP 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 | 53.6% | 48.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.5% | 5.1% | 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 5RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 29.3% | 23.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 60.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 45.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 24.8% | 18.5% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 63% | 54.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 67.1% | 62.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 26.1% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 62.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 28.6% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.4% | -17.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 11.9% | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Green Lane & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Green Lane & St James and the 48th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-05-07 | £720,000 |
| 261 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-01-23 | £757,401 |
| 279 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-09-24 | £856,659 |
| 241 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-06-24 | £773,951 |
| 253 South Lane, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-07-15 | £829,108 |
KT3 5RP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,340 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 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | 2out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Cafe | 107 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 552 yd | |
| Go Greek Souvlaki And Grill | 125 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 558 yd | |
| Fonseca's Deli | 169 South Lane, New Malden | 601 yd | |
| Hooky Street Coffee Co | Manor Drive North, New Malden | 605 yd | |
| Osaka Japanese Restaurant | 358 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 458 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 632 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The Plough, Church Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 549 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 551 yd | |
| Spice Express | Kiosk Malden Manor Station, Manor Drive North | 636 yd | |
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 354-356 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 460 yd | |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Manor Park 316B 316B MALDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 954 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 964 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 | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.