The Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8LA is located in the Berrylands 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 The Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8JH, KT5 8JB, KT5 8JG, KT5 8PG, KT5 8LB, KT5 8JS, KT5 8JQ, KT5 8QG, KT5 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 8LA 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 | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 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 vicinity of KT5 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 38.9% | 33.5% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 54.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 59.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8LA this area, 6.3% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 71.3% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 81% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 79.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 74% | 80% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 15.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% higher than the Berrylands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Berrylands and the 187th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 1 Norfolk Court, 16 The Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-20 | £370,536 |
| Flat 5 Norfolk Court, 16 The Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-08 | £344,926 |
| Flat 8 Norfolk Court, 16 The Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-21 | £403,173 |
| Flat 2 Norfolk Court, 16 The Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-30 | £402,907 |
| Flat 6 Norfolk Court, 16 The Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-06-22 | £383,472 |
KT5 8LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 466 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,051 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 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,002 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 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaniello Pizzeria | 115 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 411 yd | |
| Ziggy's World | The Prince Of Wales, 117 Ewell Road | 412 yd | |
| Niku Bar + Restaurant T/A Pasta Specialists T/A Niku Burgers | 90-92 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 445 yd | |
| Thai Secret | 110 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 447 yd | |
| Bamanoosh | 163 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 187 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 337 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club | Surbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands | 371 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | 117 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 412 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 20 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 338 yd | |
| Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 361 yd | |
| New Kwun Sing | 15 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 367 yd | |
| Nawab To Go | 133 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 433 yd | |
| Olive Pizza | 124 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 439 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 449 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 795 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 618 yd | |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 841 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.