Richmond Grove is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 8RL 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 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, KT5 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 6AT, KT5 8BF, KT5 8SQ, KT6 6AH, KT6 6AL, KT6 6HA, KT5 8TB, KT5 8TA, KT5 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT5 8RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 54.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT5 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.2% | 53.2% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 31.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.2% | 22.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 44.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 72.7% | 66.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 73.3% | 65.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 65.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 21.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 2.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Grove was 190.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 236.8% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Grove has the 8th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 33rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £699,000 | 2024-12-04 | £732,834 |
| 35 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-06-01 | £735,518 |
| 38 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-08 | £527,893 |
| 36 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-08-25 | £698,508 |
| 35 Richmond Grove, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2015-07-15 | £724,215 |
KT5 8RL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT5 8RL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 284 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 | 170 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 928 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 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,589 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 | 244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 451 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,975 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 | 68 yd | |
| Ziggy's World | The Prince Of Wales, 117 Ewell Road | 75 yd | |
| Thai Secret | 110 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 95 yd | |
| The Surbitonian Grind | 120 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 114 yd | |
| Niku Bar + Restaurant T/A Pasta Specialists T/A Niku Burgers | 90-92 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | 117 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 75 yd | |
| Brave New World | 22-26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 360 yd | |
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 523 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 544 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawab To Go | 133 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 118 yd | |
| Olive Pizza | 124 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 118 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 20 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 356 yd | |
| New Kwun Sing | 15 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 384 yd | |
| Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 67 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 131 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 142 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 689 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 388 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Ymca (St Paul'S Group) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 950 yd | |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.