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Chiltern Drive is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8LR 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 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, KT5 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8LX, KT5 8EP, KT5 8HN, KT5 8HH, KT5 8EL, KT5 8EW, KT5 8HP, KT5 8LS, KT5 8HJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 8LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%49.2%-0.3% 51.0% -1.8%
Male50.5%50.8%0.3% 49.0% 1.8%

Partnership Status

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 8LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.2%33.2%-6.0% 37.9% -4.7%
Married: Opposite sex48.8%51.1%2.3% 44.2% 6.9%
Separated0.8%0.8%0.0% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced5.6%10.3%4.7% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed5.6%4.6%-1.0% 6.1% -1.5%

Health

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 (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.7%52.6%-0.1% 48.4% 4.2%
Good health33.2%36.9%3.7% 33.6% 3.3%
Fair health11%7.6%-3.4% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health2.2%1.2%-1.0% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health0.9%1.8%0.9% 1.2% 0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LR this area, 8.8% 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 52.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.8%8.8%2.0% 18.2% -9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.4%7.3%-3.1% 9.6% -2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.4%9.5%-2.9% 13.4% -3.9%
Apprenticeship0.8%2.7%1.9% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.4%16%1.6% 16.9% -0.9%
Degree or Similar46%52.7%6.7% 33.8% 18.9%
Other9.2%3.1%-6.1% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.2%1.2%-1.0% 0.7% 0.5%
Indian3.1%1.8%-1.3% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0.6%0.3%-0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian4.4%3%-1.4% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African2.5%1.5%-1.0% 2.5% -1.0%
Black Caribbean2.5%0.9%-1.6% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%4.3%3.0% 0.8% 3.5%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0.6%-0.3% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.8% 0.1%
White80.6%80.5%-0.1% 81.4% -0.9%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0%1.5%1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Other0%2.7%2.7% 1.6% 1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.4%75.1%-3.3% 83.2% -8.1%
European Union7.5%12.2%4.7% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa3.4%2.1%-1.3% 2.7% -0.6%
Middle East and Asia6.3%6.1%-0.2% 5.6% 0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.9%3%1.1% 1.3% 1.7%
Oceania1.6%1.2%-0.4% 0.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.1%74.8%-3.3% 83.2% -8.4%
10+ Years0.9%19.4%18.5% 9.8% 9.6%
5-10 Years5%3.3%-1.7% 2.9% 0.4%
2-5 Years3.1%1.2%-1.9% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years12.9%1.2%-11.7% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.9% 76.7% 3.2%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries8.7% 1.5% 7.2%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held3.6% 13.5% -9.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.3% 37.2% 2.1%
Christian47.7% 46.2% 1.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered8.2% 6.0% 2.2%

Safety

Is Chiltern Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Drive was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% higher than the Berrylands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Chiltern Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Berrylands and the 181st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in KT5 8LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chiltern Drive are based on 150 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingston Upon Thames.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, KT5 8LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for KT5 8LR

Average Price
£702,522
Semi-Detached
£691,347
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£814,271
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chiltern Drive

Average Price
£817,191
Semi-Detached
£900,055
Terraced
£593,222
Detached
£1,282,214
Flats/Maisonettes
£261,119
Other
£368,369

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chiltern DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
105 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£750,0002021-09-30 £867,882
105A Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£510,0002013-09-06 £874,780
73 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£440,0002013-02-15 £789,823
105 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£455,0002012-06-22 £859,257
75 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£275,0002004-08-16 £674,879
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for KT5 8LR

Employment

KT5 8LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee115
Retired53
Self-Employed42
Part-Time Employee22
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family10
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Education20
Human health and social work activities19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Construction13
Financial and insurance activities12
Information and communication11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other7
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery
Alpha Road , KT5 8RS
4out of 4 1,279 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ
3out of 4 661 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU
3out of 4 1,085 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King's Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ
3out of 4 1,105 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road , KT1 3AR
3out of 4 1,330 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU
3out of 4 1,433 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,214 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR
4out of 4 1,622 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL
4out of 4 1,969 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE
4out of 4 2,023 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU
4out of 4 2,150 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,538 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ
- not rated 1,983 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB
- not rated 4,761 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westbury House School
80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS
- not rated 1,537 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Surbiton High School
Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT
- not rated 1,648 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bedelsford School
Grange Road , KT1 2QZ
4out of 4 1,695 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL
4out of 4 1,697 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
The Study School
57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP
- not rated 1,814 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
El Cafetal Speciality Coffee166 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton242 yd
Cafe Rosa106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton861 yd
Batterfly Fish & Chips90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton880 yd
Sunshine Cafe244 Kingston Road, New Malden921 yd
Ritzy Lounge242 Kingston Road, New Malden922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BerrylandsThe Berrylands Hotel, 107 Chiltern Drive183 yd
Surbiton Racket & Fitness ClubSurbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands772 yd
Surbiton Methodist Tennis ClubManor Drive, Surbiton931 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Kam Tong159 Surbiton Hill Park, Surbiton213 yd
Nobiani KitchenUnit 221 Building B, Kingspark Business Centre996 yd
BabUnit 229, Kingspark Business Centre996 yd
Noyel's KitchenUnit 217 Building B, Kingspark Business Centre996 yd
Wings Factory KingstonUnit 235 Building B, Kingspark Business Centre996 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsburys118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton847 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club
BERRYLANDS
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts733 yd
Kings College Sports Ground
Windsor Avenue
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts775 yd
St James Church Hall
GREEN LANE
814 yd
Kingston Road Recreation Ground
KINGSTON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts871 yd
London School Of Economics Sports Ground
LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts939 yd
Afc Wimbledon (Kingsmeadow)
KINGSMEADOW STADIUM KINGSMEADOW STADIUM JACK GOODCHILD WAY
grass pitches969 yd
Weir Archer Athletics And Fitness Centre
KINGSTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,009 yd
King'S Oak Primary School
DICKERAGE LANE
artificial grass pitch1,031 yd
Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed)
Grand Avenue
grass pitches1,075 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed205.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.