Oaks Way is in Long Ditton, Surbiton and in Elmbridge district. KT6 5DX is located in the Long Ditton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Esher and Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaks Way, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5DS, KT6 5DR, KT6 5HQ, KT6 5EL, KT6 5DU, KT6 5EJ, KT6 5HG, KT6 5DT, KT6 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.4% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.6% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.6% 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 | 20.1% | 18.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 66.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 61.3% | 65.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 30% | 23.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 5DX this area, 4.7% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 64.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.2% | 74.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 76.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.9% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 2% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaks Way was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Oaks Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 55th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oaks Way, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-05-30 | £907,767 |
| 3 Oaks Way, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-08-25 | £1,176,101 |
| 37 Oaks Way, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-05-25 | £1,145,572 |
| 15 Oaks Way, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-05-12 | £1,062,014 |
| 49 Oaks Way, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2017-09-21 | £987,606 |
KT6 5DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 2out of 4 | 1,484 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,090 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 | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Shrewsbury House School, 107 Ditton Road | 355 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton | 684 yd | |
| Trinca | 73 Hook Road, Surbiton | 725 yd | |
| The Roasting | 75 Hook Road, Surbiton | 737 yd | |
| Friendly Cafe | 45 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough & Harrow | 64 Ditton Hill Road, Long Ditton | 582 yd | |
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 766 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 830 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club | Betts Way, Long Ditton | 830 yd | |
| Surbiton Hockey Club | Sugden Road, Thames Ditton | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 766 yd | |
| Chicken Star | 136 Hook Road, Surbiton | 788 yd | |
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 830 yd | |
| Ace Kebabs | 145 Hook Road, Surbiton | 831 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground BERESFORD HALL BERESFORD HALL BALACLAVA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| Hollyfield School Sports Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 1,092 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 | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.