Purbeck Avenue is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 6RW 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 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 6PN, KT3 6PW, KT3 6RP, KT3 6PR, KT3 6AX, KT3 6AY, KT3 6AT, KT3 6PL, KT3 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 6RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 24.4% | 23% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 63.5% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 42.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.3% | 54.6% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 71% | 61.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 25.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 62.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 27.8% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 1.5% | -20.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purbeck Avenue was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Motspur Park & Old Malden East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purbeck Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Motspur Park & Old Malden East and the 186th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2016-10-11 | £763,066 |
| 8 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2016-02-26 | £839,063 |
| 12 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-01-12 | £872,519 |
| 10 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-02-06 | £690,765 |
| 16 Purbeck Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2013-12-05 | £1,005,941 |
KT3 6RW 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.
KT3 6RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in KT3 6RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| 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 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 5,034 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 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School Green Lane , KT4 8AS | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Japanese Restaurant | 358 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 517 yd | |
| Tanoor | 362 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 522 yd | |
| Peeps Pizza | 372A Malden Road, Worcester Park | 558 yd | |
| Go Greek Souvlaki And Grill | 125 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 1,033 yd | |
| Hooky Street Coffee Co | Manor Drive North, New Malden | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Football Club Foundation | Rookery Cottage, Motspur Park | 339 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The Plough, Church Road | 616 yd | |
| New Malden Tennis, Squash & Badminton Club | New Malden Tennis Club, Somerset Close | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Express | Kiosk Malden Manor Station, Manor Drive North | 978 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 1,062 yd | |
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 1,067 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,080 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 354-356 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park 316B 316B MALDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Fulham Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MOTSPUR PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club SOMERSET CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Coombe Boys School College Gardens | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 1,005 yd | |
| The Venner Youth & Community Centre (Closed) The Manor Drive | 1,043 yd | |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields Marina Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 yd |
| Worcester Park Athletics Club WORCESTER PARK ATHLETIC CLUB WORCESTER PARK ATHLETIC CLUB GREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 203 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.