King Charles Road is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8QW is located in the Surbiton Hill 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 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8QS, KT5 8RT, KT5 8RN, KT5 8RW, KT5 8PG, KT5 8JG, KT5 8QG, KT5 8JH, KT5 8QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 8QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 37.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 22.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 25.3% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 16.2% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 9.4% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.7% | 24.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -23.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 30.9% | 31.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 8QW this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 34.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 4.3% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 77% | 79.7% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 72.3% | 75.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 75.5% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 0% | -22.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Charles Road was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Charles Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 88th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Headley King Charles Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-11-19 | £276,784 |
| 11 Headley King Charles Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2021-06-01 | £378,645 |
| 35 Headley King Charles Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2019-05-28 | £390,697 |
| 35 Headley King Charles Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-10-24 | £320,267 |
| 11 Headley King Charles Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,825 | 2013-07-24 | £351,902 |
The percentage of retired residents living in KT5 8QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 41 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 | 431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community 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 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,590 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 | 505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,730 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 | 469 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 2,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziggy's World | The Prince Of Wales, 117 Ewell Road | 321 yd | |
| Masaniello Pizzeria | 115 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 324 yd | |
| Bamanoosh | 163 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 338 yd | |
| Positano | 165 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 339 yd | |
| Black Swan Cafe | 169 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | 117 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 321 yd | |
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 325 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 413 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 418 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawab To Go | 133 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 329 yd | |
| Olive Pizza | 124 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 381 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 20 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 413 yd | |
| Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 442 yd | |
| New Kwun Sing | 15 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 328 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 328 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 403 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 655 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 480 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.