Queens Drive is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8PP 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 Queens Drive, Surbiton, KT5 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8NH, KT5 8LL, KT5 9AE, KT5 9DB, KT5 9AG, KT5 9EB, KT5 8PW, KT5 8LN, KT5 9DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 26.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 61.1% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 53.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8PP this area, 8.9% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 56.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 77.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 84.6% | 82.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 83.7% | 83% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 0.6% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Drive was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Queens Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 16th lowest 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Queens Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-02-15 | £871,780 |
| 83 Queens Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2023-10-31 | £1,057,897 |
| 71 Queens Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £719,000 | 2023-10-10 | £753,097 |
| 79 Queens Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,205,000 | 2023-03-31 | £1,182,879 |
| 70 Queens Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-10-14 | £896,471 |
KT5 8PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8PP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,287 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 | 1,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,450 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 | 1,078 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 163 yd | |
| Cafe Rosa | 106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 184 yd | |
| Coffee On The Corner Surbiton (Ltd) | 99 Beaconsfield Road, Surbiton | 794 yd | |
| Tony & Lyn Catering @ Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 875 yd | |
| El Cafetal Speciality Coffee | 166 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 542 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club | Surbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands | 556 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 609 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 875 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kam Tong | 159 Surbiton Hill Park, Surbiton | 820 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 20 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 924 yd | |
| Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 931 yd | |
| New Kwun Sing | 15 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 940 yd | |
| Nawab To Go | 133 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,049 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,050 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,051 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.