Ditton Hill is in Long Ditton, Surbiton and in Elmbridge district. KT6 5EJ 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 Ditton Hill, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5EH, KT6 5DR, KT6 5DS, KT6 5DY, KT6 5DX, KT6 5EL, KT6 5BF, KT6 5DT, KT6 6RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5EJ 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 5EJ 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 5EJ 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 Ditton Hill was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ditton Hill has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 25th lowest crime rate of 400 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Ditton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,069,565 |
| 107 Ditton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-02-10 | £1,012,114 |
| 117 Ditton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-10-28 | £1,023,815 |
| Sakura Ditton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2020-06-26 | £1,092,014 |
| St. Andrews Lodge Ditton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2014-08-19 | £1,302,353 |
KT6 5EJ 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 5EJ 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 Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 672 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 828 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,252 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 1,647 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 | 2,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,285 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 | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kisimul School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock House School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough House Nursery School 48 Effingham Road , Long Ditton KT6 5LB | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 297 yd | |
| Trinca | 73 Hook Road, Surbiton | 634 yd | |
| The Roasting | 75 Hook Road, Surbiton | 644 yd | |
| Hook Cafe | 132 Hook Road, Surbiton | 660 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough & Harrow | 64 Ditton Hill Road, Long Ditton | 687 yd | |
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 777 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 922 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club | Betts Way, Long Ditton | 922 yd | |
| Kingston Rugby Club | King Edward Recreation Ground, Hook Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Star | 136 Hook Road, Surbiton | 654 yd | |
| Ace Kebabs | 145 Hook Road, Surbiton | 699 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 734 yd | |
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 880 yd | |
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 367 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 832 yd |
| Hollyfield School Sports Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| King Edwards Recreation Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 952 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.