Cranes Drive is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8AL 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 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8AJ, KT5 8AF, KT5 8BB, KT5 8AE, KT5 8BD, KT5 8AW, KT5 8AU, KT5 8AG, KT5 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 38.6% | 42.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 64.7% | 59.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 30.9% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 8AL this area, 7.7% 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 73% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 84.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 79% | 67.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 67.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 18.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 2.1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranes Drive was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cranes Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 59th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Denton Court, 14 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2024-09-30 | £410,402 |
| 10 Denton Court, 14 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-16 | £339,619 |
| 7 Denton Court, 14 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-02-11 | £337,864 |
| 10 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,281,250 | 2021-05-25 | £1,518,296 |
| 24 Cranes Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2021-01-22 | £1,376,932 |
KT5 8AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 1,093 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 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 750 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 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 897 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 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,700 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 | 478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 354 yd | |
| St John The Evangelist Church | Parish Hall, Grove Lane | 575 yd | |
| Avocadium | 77 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 579 yd | |
| Hot Rod Burgers T/A Burger Stop T/A Zara Kingston Kebbab | 69 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 618 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao + Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses | The Waggon And Horses, 1 Surbiton Hill Road | 370 yd | |
| The Duke Of Buckingham | 104 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 449 yd | |
| Spring Grove Public House | The Spring Grove, 13 Bloomfield Road | 626 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 655 yd | |
| Surbiton Masonic Hall Limited | 6 The Crescent, Surbiton | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Club | 56 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 582 yd | |
| Bagels & Dough Limited | 71 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 611 yd | |
| Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 624 yd | |
| New Kwun Sing | 15 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 625 yd | |
| Chicken World | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 716 yd | |
| Waitrose | 15A Claremont Road, Surbiton | 833 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 935 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 967 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Surbiton High School SURBITON CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Athelstan Recreation Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 CHAPEL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 870 yd | |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 924 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 | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.