Cranes Park Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8BS 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 Park Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8BP, KT5 8BT, KT5 8BZ, KT1 2TN, KT5 8AN, KT5 8BU, KT1 2TL, KT5 8AW, KT5 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 8BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45% | 49% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 55% | 51% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT5 8BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 38.3% | 37.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 56.7% | 64.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 8BS this area, 4.7% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 70.1% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.7% | 75.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 76.1% | 72.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 11% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 73.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.4% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranes Park Avenue was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cranes Park Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cranes Park Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £991,950 | 2024-06-06 | £1,032,801 |
| Flat 1 5 Cranes Park Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-07 | £314,814 |
| 43 Cranes Park Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-08-05 | £1,196,357 |
| 33 Cranes Park Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,074,399 |
| 7 Cranes Park Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2021-02-18 | £706,869 |
KT5 8BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,322 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 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 835 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 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,711 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 | 413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 900 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 251 yd | |
| St John The Evangelist Church | Parish Hall, Grove Lane | 345 yd | |
| Avocadium | 77 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 424 yd | |
| Hot Rod Burgers T/A Burger Stop T/A Zara Kingston Kebbab | 69 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 454 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao + Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Buckingham | 104 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 301 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | The Waggon And Horses, 1 Surbiton Hill Road | 317 yd | |
| Spring Grove Public House | The Spring Grove, 13 Bloomfield Road | 396 yd | |
| The Grove | 9 Grove Road, Surbiton | 768 yd | |
| Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut | The Cocoanut, 16 Mill Street | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Club | 56 Villiers Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 417 yd | |
| Bagels & Dough Limited | 71 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 449 yd | |
| Chicken World | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 483 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 487 yd | |
| Chilli Cha Cha | 66 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 527 yd | |
| Waitrose | 15A Claremont Road, Surbiton | 942 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Surbiton High School SURBITON CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Athelstan Recreation Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 CHAPEL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 871 yd | |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 930 yd | |
| The Arena Health And Fitness KINGSTON HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 212.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.