Woodside Close is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9JU 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 Woodside Close, Surbiton, KT5 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9ER, KT5 9EP, KT5 9NJ, KT5 9LW, KT5 9LL, KT5 9LP, KT5 9NQ, KT5 9LN, KT5 9AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 9JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 27% | 24.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 64.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 7.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 44.3% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 81% | 66.7% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 77.1% | 68.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 68.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 21.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1.7% | -17.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside Close was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woodside Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 185th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Woodside Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2022-12-16 | £843,239 |
| 17 Woodside Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £693,000 | 2022-03-29 | £754,650 |
| 25 Woodside Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-08-31 | £768,110 |
| 21 Woodside Close, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-25 | £644,959 |
| 11 Woodside Close, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-01-14 | £857,030 |
KT5 9JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 9JU 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,435 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 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 1,204 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 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,207 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 | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 1,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 78 yd | |
| Dinos | 24 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton | 655 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 686 yd | |
| Superfish | 25 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 690 yd | |
| Band Of Burgers | 41B Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road | 957 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Deckers Sports Ground, Kingston Road | 958 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 1,065 yd | |
| Woodies Freehouse | Woodies, Thetford Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Wok Take-Away | 440 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 615 yd | |
| Just Dessertz | 34 Tolworth Rise South, Tolworth | 624 yd | |
| New Woo | 28 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton | 642 yd | |
| Chickenland | 19 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 689 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 21 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 673 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 65-73 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 716 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 118 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton | 740 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 750 yd | |
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Knollmead Primary Academy KNOLLMEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Tolworth) KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 996 yd | |
| St Georges Church Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH HAMILTON AVENUE | 1,023 yd | |
| London School Of Economics Sports Ground LSE SPORTS GROUND LSE SPORTS GROUND WINDSOR AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| Rokeby School Sports Ground ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD MALDEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.