Hook Road is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 5AB is located in the Surbiton Hill 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 Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5AD, KT6 6RQ, KT6 5BJ, KT6 7UG, KT6 6RR, KT6 5AE, KT6 7UH, KT6 5BQ, KT6 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT6 5AB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 52% | 46.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 48% | 53.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 KT6 5AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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% | 25.3% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 63.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 63.1% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 KT6 5AB this area, 6.2% 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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 56.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78% | 78.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 71.9% 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% | 71.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 72.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 20.8% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hook Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Alexandra and the 90th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Malvern Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,500 | 2023-09-25 | £392,600 |
| 7 Malvern Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-11-17 | £395,600 |
| 2 Malvern Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-10-18 | £403,928 |
| 6 Malvern Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-08 | £392,629 |
| 1 Malvern Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-02-20 | £424,961 |
KT6 5AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
KT6 5AB 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 839 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,780 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 | 1,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinca | 73 Hook Road, Surbiton | 425 yd | |
| The Roasting | 75 Hook Road, Surbiton | 431 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Shrewsbury House School, 107 Ditton Road | 487 yd | |
| Feedwell Cafe | 268 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 560 yd | |
| Sushi Hero | 253 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 56 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 574 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 791 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | 117 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 935 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame & Frappe | 257 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 570 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 284 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 593 yd | |
| The Legend Kebab Centre 2 | 290 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 609 yd | |
| Ohaana | 292 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 613 yd | |
| Top Cod | 281 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 748 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 866 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 902 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 433 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 629 yd | |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| Tolworth Recreation Centre Fullers Way North | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,026 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.