Waverley Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9HD 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 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9HS, KT5 9JA, KT5 9HX, KT5 9HY, KT5 9HB, KT5 9HE, KT5 9HF, KT5 9HT, KT5 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 9HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 29.6% | 27.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 59.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 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 (90.4%) 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 | 55.3% | 57.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around KT5 9HD this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 48.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.6% | 78.4% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 89.7% | 81.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 81.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Avenue was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Waverley Avenue has the 38th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 175th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2024-12-18 | £833,438 |
| 26 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-10-28 | £790,562 |
| 4 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £723,000 | 2024-08-19 | £754,177 |
| 11 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £822,500 | 2023-12-11 | £886,172 |
| 24 Waverley Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2019-12-13 | £850,718 |
KT5 9HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9HD 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rosa | 106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 530 yd | |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 583 yd | |
| Fonseca's Deli | 169 South Lane, New Malden | 795 yd | |
| El Cafetal Speciality Coffee | 166 Chiltern Drive, Surbiton | 817 yd | |
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 688 yd | |
| The Berrylands | The Berrylands Hotel, 107 Chiltern Drive | 790 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club | Surbiton Tennis Club, Berrylands | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Malden Fish Bar | 159 South Lane, New Malden | 799 yd | |
| New Kam Tong | 159 Surbiton Hill Park, Surbiton | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Kings College Sports Ground Windsor Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 800 yd | |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club BERRYLANDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 968 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 262.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.