Elmdene is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9PW is located in the King George's & Sunray 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 Elmdene, Surbiton, KT5 9PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9PN, KT5 9QL, KT5 9QH, KT5 9QN, KT5 9PL, KT5 9NH, KT5 9QJ, KT5 9PR, KT5 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 9PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 37.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 44.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53% | 52.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 13.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 34% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.3% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% 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 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 19.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 15.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 66.2% | 56% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 69.2% | 62.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 19.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 62.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 27.6% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 2.5% | -11.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.2% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmdene was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmdene has the 28th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 155th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Elmdene, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-02-27 | £489,764 |
| 54 Elmdene, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-12-18 | £466,540 |
| 24 Elmdene, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-02 | £465,647 |
| 44 Elmdene, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-04-06 | £432,549 |
| 30 Elmdene, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-19 | £513,105 |
KT5 9PW 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 9PW 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | 2out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School Sheephouse Way , KT3 5PF | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,930 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 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutkins Day Nursery | 117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton | 532 yd | |
| Toast And Toast Breakfast Club / Knollmead School Breakfast | School House, Knollmead Primary School | 563 yd | |
| Capital Cafe | 107 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 592 yd | |
| Hooky Street Coffee Co | Manor Drive North, New Malden | 613 yd | |
| Go Greek Souvlaki And Grill | 125 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Deckers Sports Ground, Kingston Road | 869 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 111 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 606 yd | |
| Malden Fish Bar | 113 Manor Drive North, New Malden | 609 yd | |
| Spice Express | Kiosk Malden Manor Station, Manor Drive North | 706 yd | |
| Just Dessertz | 34 Tolworth Rise South, Tolworth | 739 yd | |
| New Woo | 28 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 65-73 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 949 yd | |
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 980 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 1,017 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Challoner School MANOR DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Knollmead Primary Academy KNOLLMEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Rokeby School Sports Ground ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD MALDEN LANE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| The River Club OLD MALDEN LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Malden Manor Primary School SHEEPHOUSE WAY | 679 yd | |
| Surbiton Town Sports Club RIVERHILL | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Malden Parochial C Of E Primary School THE MANOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Tolworth) KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Grand Avenue Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Grand Avenue | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Tolworth Court Ground TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND OLD KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.