Cranes Drive is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8AJ is located in the St Mark's & Seething Wells 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 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, KT5 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8AN, KT5 8AL, KT5 8AW, KT5 8AU, KT5 8BT, KT5 8BZ, KT5 8BP, KT5 8AF, KT5 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 8AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT5 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.5% | 52.2% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 35% | 15.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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 | 57.7% | 55.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around KT5 8AJ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.8% | 14.2% | -15.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 66.2% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 75.5% | 80.4% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 75.1% | 63.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 14.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 63.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 11.6% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 2.5% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranes Drive was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranes Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 215th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 13 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-13 | £285,818 |
| 1C Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £656,000 | 2022-03-04 | £718,846 |
| 3C Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £741,000 | 2021-09-10 | £854,290 |
| 9A Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-01-22 | £664,168 |
| 3B Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £669,000 | 2018-07-18 | £781,011 |
KT5 8AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
KT5 8AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Primary School Portland Road , KT1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Free schools | 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 | 928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Cafe | 114 Villiers Avenue, Surbiton | 320 yd | |
| St John The Evangelist Church | Parish Hall, Grove Lane | 501 yd | |
| Avocadium | 77 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 513 yd | |
| Hot Rod Burgers T/A Burger Stop T/A Zara Kingston Kebbab | 69 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 550 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao + Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses | The Waggon And Horses, 1 Surbiton Hill Road | 322 yd | |
| The Duke Of Buckingham | 104 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 405 yd | |
| Spring Grove Public House | The Spring Grove, 13 Bloomfield Road | 553 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 723 yd | |
| The Grove | 9 Grove Road, Surbiton | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Club | 56 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 535 yd | |
| Bagels & Dough Limited | 71 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 543 yd | |
| Chicken World | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 573 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 578 yd | |
| Chilli Cha Cha | 66 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 644 yd | |
| Waitrose | 15A Claremont Road, Surbiton | 848 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 989 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Surbiton High School SURBITON CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Athelstan Recreation Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 CHAPEL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 857 yd | |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 1,027 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 | 97.4% |
| 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 | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.