Northcote Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9BZ is located in the Alexandra 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 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9BY, KT5 9BS, KT5 9AF, KT5 9BX, KT5 9BP, KT5 9AD, KT5 9HW, KT5 9DZ, KT5 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 9BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 26% | 29.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 54.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 47.4% | 58.2% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 26.1% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 11.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 46.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.6% | 70.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 84.3% | 73.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 73.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.3% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 3.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Avenue was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northcote Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 146th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £718,000 | 2024-06-20 | £764,662 |
| 58 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-04-29 | £636,348 |
| 28 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-08-31 | £855,897 |
| 46 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-08-04 | £792,335 |
| 12 Northcote Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-05-05 | £834,907 |
KT5 9BZ 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 9BZ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 767 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 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 971 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 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,541 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 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,090 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 | 1,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,465 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 | 981 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 200 yd | |
| Cafe Rosa | 106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 228 yd | |
| Coffee On The Corner Surbiton (Ltd) | 99 Beaconsfield Road, Surbiton | 628 yd | |
| Ristorante Sorrento | 379 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 696 yd | |
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 461 yd | |
| Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club | Manor Drive, Surbiton | 734 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 741 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club | Surbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands | 821 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Wok Take-Away | 440 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 795 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 5 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 802 yd | |
| Chickenland | 19 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 838 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 21 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 843 yd | |
| Chicken King | 54 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 268 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 754 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 757 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 759 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 1,075 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 | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.