Rectory Close is in Long Ditton, Surbiton and in Elmbridge district. KT6 5HR 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 Rectory Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5HW, KT6 5HP, KT6 5HS, KT6 5JD, KT6 5HT, KT6 5HJ, KT6 5JB, KT6 5JR, KT6 5JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 21.6% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 55.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 57.9% | 57.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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 5HR this area, 9.7% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 50.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 91.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 91.3% | 89.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 90.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Close was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rectory Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 129th lowest crime rate of 400 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Rectory Close, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-02-19 | £965,209 |
| 15 Rectory Close, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-01-05 | £1,333,889 |
| 13 Rectory Close, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2023-10-26 | £1,238,083 |
| 3 Rectory Close, Surbiton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-06-29 | £941,904 |
| 5 Rectory Close, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2019-05-16 | £1,169,038 |
KT6 5HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT6 5HR 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,769 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 | 246 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 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 955 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock House School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisimul School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marlborough House Nursery School 48 Effingham Road , Long Ditton KT6 5LB | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Cafe | 45 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 262 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton | 394 yd | |
| Malden & Dis. Soc. Model Engineers | The Shed, Willow Bank | 940 yd | |
| The Deli | 1B Criterion Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Shrewsbury House School, 107 Ditton Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough & Harrow | 64 Ditton Hill Road, Long Ditton | 185 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 198 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club | Betts Way, Long Ditton | 198 yd | |
| Surbiton Hockey Club | Sugden Road, Thames Ditton | 373 yd | |
| The Limping Fox | 15-17 Rushett Road, Thames Ditton | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 198 yd | |
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 262 yd | |
| Christy's | 1 Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 415 yd |
| Long Ditton Hall EWELL ROAD | 733 yd | |
| Long Ditton Recreation Ground WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground BERESFORD HALL BERESFORD HALL BALACLAVA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Hinchley Wood School CLAYGATE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.