Highdown is in Worcester Park and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT4 7JA 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 Highdown, Worcester Park, KT4 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT4 7HZ, KT4 7EZ, KT4 7HF, KT4 7HD, KT4 7HE, KT4 7HA, KT4 7LS, KT4 7HB, KT4 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT4 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 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 KT4 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 36.5% | 36.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 45.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 73% | 66.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 75.2% | 68.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 68.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 3.1% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highdown was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Motspur Park & Old Malden East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Highdown, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-11-11 | £804,548 |
| 41 Highdown, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-08-23 | £762,000 |
| 53 Highdown, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-06-22 | £790,456 |
| 51 Highdown, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-04-28 | £821,765 |
| 25 Highdown, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2018-01-29 | £841,510 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Community Primary School Salisbury Road , KT4 7DD | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead Infant and Nursery School Newbury Gardens , Ewell KT19 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy Balmoral Road , KT4 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 3,025 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 | 3,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Break At Worcester Park Baptist Church | Baptist Church, 2 The Avenue | 285 yd | |
| St Mary's Church Cuddington | The Avenue, Worcester Park | 302 yd | |
| Central's | 169 Central Road, Worcester Park | 554 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 170-172 Central Road, Worcester Park | 593 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 149 Central Road, Worcester Park | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook | 181 Central Road, Worcester Park | 554 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The Plough, Church Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 190 - 194 Central Road, Worcester Park | 528 yd | |
| Nefis | 175 Central Road, Worcester Park | 554 yd | |
| Pavilion Fish Kitchen | 184 Central Road, Worcester Park | 586 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 176 Central Road, Worcester Park | 586 yd | |
| Checkers | 128 Central Road, Worcester Park | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gate | 174 Central Road, Worcester Park | 586 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 Central Road, Worcester Park | 601 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Stone Place, Worcester Park | 606 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 354-356 Malden Road, Worcester Park | 751 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit, Harcros House | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Venner Youth & Community Centre (Closed) The Manor Drive | 370 yd | |
| Worcester Park Athletics Club WORCESTER PARK ATHLETIC CLUB WORCESTER PARK ATHLETIC CLUB GREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Manor Park 316B 316B MALDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Wandgas Sports And Social Club GRAFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 985 yd |
| The River Club OLD MALDEN LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Linden Bridge School GRAFTON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.