Elgar Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9JS 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 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9LW, KT5 9DS, KT5 9JT, KT5 9JR, KT5 9DT, KT5 9JP, KT5 9LP, KT5 9DR, KT5 9DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT5 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 9JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 56.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) 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 | 54.4% | 58.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9JS 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 6.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 59% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 70.2% | 69.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 75.4% | 69% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 69% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 2.1% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgar Avenue was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elgar Avenue has the 40th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 190th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-08-16 | £860,575 |
| 93 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-09-22 | £802,661 |
| 111 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2018-07-27 | £847,648 |
| 99 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-08-31 | £803,406 |
| 115 Elgar Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2016-03-24 | £797,739 |
KT5 9JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,246 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 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | 2out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,914 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 297 yd | |
| Cafe Rosa | 106 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 527 yd | |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 90 Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 557 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 740 yd | |
| Spice House | 7 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 902 yd | |
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Wok Take-Away | 440 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 695 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 5 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 760 yd | |
| Chickenland | 19 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 766 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 21 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 768 yd | |
| Planet Pizza KT6 | 35 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 723 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 805 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 65-73 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 825 yd | |
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Knollmead Primary Academy KNOLLMEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 179.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.