Sunray Avenue is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT5 9RB 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 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT5 9RA, KT5 9QZ, KT5 9RE, KT5 9NE, KT5 9NP, KT5 9AN, KT5 9NN, KT5 9NZ, KT5 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT5 9RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.5% | 47.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 36.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 50.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.2% | 54% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.3% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.5% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 35.2% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 13.4% | 7.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 24.6% | 21.9% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 20.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57.8% | 39.6% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 56.2% | 54.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 29% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 56.2% | 54.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 5.6% | -6.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 3.9% | -12.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 0.3% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 12.4% | 1.7% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunray Avenue was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunray Avenue has the 36th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 181st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-04-22 | £440,000 |
| 44 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-11-20 | £441,715 |
| 8 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2021-07-22 | £499,661 |
| 12 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-17 | £548,243 |
| 20 Sunray Avenue, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-08-01 | £447,889 |
KT5 9RB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT5 9RB 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,707 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 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Grand Avenue , KT5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 1,222 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 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,250 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 | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 2,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos | 24 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton | 120 yd | |
| Waffle & Shake | 132 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 260 yd | |
| ALB Lounge | 120 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 285 yd | |
| Toast And Toast Breakfast Club / Knollmead School Breakfast | School House, Knollmead Primary School | 295 yd | |
| Particella107 | 114 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Deckers Sports Ground, Kingston Road | 251 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Woo | 28 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton | 127 yd | |
| Just Dessertz | 34 Tolworth Rise South, Tolworth | 137 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 262 yd | |
| Burger Plus | 116 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 291 yd | |
| Manny's Kitchen | Tolworth Railway Station, Kingston Road | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 311 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 65-73 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 330 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 508 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1A Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 511 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Tolworth) KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Knollmead Primary Academy KNOLLMEAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH HAMILTON AVENUE | 434 yd | |
| Tolworth Court Ground TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND TOLWORTH CENTRE SPORTS GROUND OLD KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Surbiton Town Sports Club RIVERHILL | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| King Georges Recreation Ground JUBILEE WAY | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Rokeby School Sports Ground ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROKEBY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD MALDEN LANE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| King George Field Indoor Bowls Club BOWLING CLUB BOWLING CLUB JUBILEE WAY | indoor bowls | 998 yd |
| The River Club OLD MALDEN LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.