Hook Road is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 5BW 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 5BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5AF, KT6 5BS, KT6 5BT, KT6 6RN, KT6 5AG, KT6 5BL, KT6 7TT, KT6 5AQ, KT6 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT6 5BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.8% | 45.1% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 39.2% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 56.2% | 48.1% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 41.2% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5BW this area, 7.5% 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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 60.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.1% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 73.5% | 73.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 69.3% | 60.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 60.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 22.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.1% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Road was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hook Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Alexandra and the 222nd highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Warwick Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-05-28 | £327,591 |
| 9 Warwick Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-05 | £293,333 |
| 12 Warwick Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-08 | £317,442 |
| 8 Warwick Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-21 | £251,746 |
| 18 Warwick Court Hook Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-07-08 | £259,759 |
KT6 5BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 435 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 749 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 243 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 76 yd | |
| The Roasting | 75 Hook Road, Surbiton | 89 yd | |
| Hook Cafe | 132 Hook Road, Surbiton | 287 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Shrewsbury House School, 107 Ditton Road | 304 yd | |
| Eff Cafe | 162 Hook Road, Surbiton | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 427 yd | |
| Kingston Rugby Club | King Edward Recreation Ground, Hook Road | 913 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 940 yd | |
| The North Star | 271 Hook Road, Chessington | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Star | 136 Hook Road, Surbiton | 298 yd | |
| Ace Kebabs | 145 Hook Road, Surbiton | 310 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 400 yd | |
| Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd. | 340 Hook Rise North, Tolworth | 677 yd | |
| So's Kitchen | 309 Hook Rise South, Surbiton | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 380 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 213 yd |
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 446 yd |
| Tolworth Recreation Centre Fullers Way North | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 798 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| King Edwards Recreation Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Hollyfield School Sports Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 1,015 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 | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.