Alexandra Drive is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9AB 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 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, KT5 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 8PL, KT5 8PN, KT5 9AA, KT5 9AD, KT5 8NG, KT5 9BX, KT5 8PJ, KT5 9AF, KT5 9BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 9AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 53.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 51.5% | 61.2% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 24.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 5.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 58.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85.5% | 87% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 85% | 80.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 80.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.9% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Drive was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Alexandra Drive has the 35th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 163rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 5 St. Catharines Court, 19 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-11-16 | £487,687 |
| Flat 1 St. Catherines Court 19 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-10-30 | £591,810 |
| Flat 6 St. Catharines Court, 19 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-13 | £472,594 |
| Flat 2 St. Catharines Court, 19 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-08-17 | £602,610 |
| Flat 4 St. Catharines Court, 19 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-08-11 | £618,330 |
KT5 9AB 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 508 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 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 796 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 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,176 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 | 689 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee On The Corner Surbiton (Ltd) | 99 Beaconsfield Road, Surbiton | 347 yd | |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 406 yd | |
| Tony & Lyn Catering @ Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Cafe Rosa | 106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 458 yd | |
| Go Sip Coffee Shop | 291 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 170 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 589 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 657 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club | Surbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Cod | 281 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 606 yd | |
| Ohaana | 292 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 625 yd | |
| The Legend Kebab Centre 2 | 290 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 625 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 284 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 640 yd | |
| Flame & Frappe | 257 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 603 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 644 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 698 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 230 yd |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 783 yd | |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 940 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.