The Crossways is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9DN 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 The Crossways, Surbiton, KT5 9DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 7BU, KT6 7EH, KT6 7ES, KT6 7EL, KT6 7EW, KT6 7DG, KT5 9JL, KT5 9BN, KT5 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 9DN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.6% | 47.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 9DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 45.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 41.7% | 52.5% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.9% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 9.5% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 16.5% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 40.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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 | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 55.5% | 45.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 61.9% | 51.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 25.1% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 51% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 28.6% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 3.7% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crossways was 400.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 505.1% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Crossways has the highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Alexandra and the 14th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Crossways, Surbiton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-12-16 | £147,393 |
| 4A The Crossways, Surbiton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2019-12-16 | £151,459 |
| 3B The Crossways, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-07-26 | £232,697 |
| 3B The Crossways, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2009-10-23 | £260,188 |
| 3B The Crossways, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2003-03-28 | £295,008 |
KT5 9DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9DN 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 9DN 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | - not rated | 154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 4,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linley House School 6 Berrylands Road , KT5 8RA | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 151 yd | |
| Spice House | 7 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 165 yd | |
| Superfish | 25 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 173 yd | |
| Band Of Burgers | 41B Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 200 yd | |
| Oregano Leaf Pizza / Eataliano Woodfired | 41 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road | 587 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Deckers Sports Ground, Kingston Road | 717 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 835 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 978 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Wok Take-Away | 440 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 98 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 5 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 166 yd | |
| Chickenland | 19 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 166 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 21 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 169 yd | |
| Planet Pizza KT6 | 35 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 139 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 215 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 65-73 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 242 yd | |
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 316 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH HAMILTON AVENUE | 553 yd | |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Tolworth) KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Knollmead Primary Academy KNOLLMEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Tolworth Court Ground TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND OLD KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.