Windmill Lane is in Long Ditton, Surbiton and in Elmbridge district. KT6 5JT 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 Windmill Lane, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5JU, KT6 5LA, KT6 5JS, KT6 5JZ, KT6 5JX, KT6 5LB, KT6 5JY, KT6 5JP, KT6 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 43.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 48.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 20.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 36.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 85.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 90.4% | 86.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% higher than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 127th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-09-05 | £654,927 |
| 46 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-12-14 | £742,231 |
| 49 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-03-11 | £421,281 |
| 42 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-08-27 | £640,971 |
| 49 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-22 | £357,189 |
KT6 5JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 5JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,010 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 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 3,563 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 | 1,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,723 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 | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 2,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Cafe | 45 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 266 yd | |
| The Deli | 1B Criterion Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 685 yd | |
| Hideaway | Thames Ditton Marina, Portsmouth Road | 743 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Club, Simpson Way | 751 yd | |
| Joy | 37 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough & Harrow | 64 Ditton Hill Road, Long Ditton | 375 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 412 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club | Betts Way, Long Ditton | 412 yd | |
| The Limping Fox | 15-17 Rushett Road, Thames Ditton | 426 yd | |
| Surbiton Hockey Club | Sugden Road, Thames Ditton | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 266 yd | |
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 412 yd | |
| Christy's | 1 Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 684 yd | |
| Surbiton Charcoal Grill | 51 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 886 yd | |
| Manny's Kitchen | 117 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 50-58 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton Recreation Ground WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground BERESFORD HALL BERESFORD HALL BALACLAVA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Long Ditton Hall EWELL ROAD | 492 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 721 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Surbiton) SIMPSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Ymca (St Paul'S Group) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.