Windmill Lane is in Long Ditton, Surbiton and in Elmbridge district. KT6 5QE 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 5QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT7 0XL, KT6 5QS, KT6 5RL, KT7 0XW, KT6 5AZ, KT7 0XS, KT7 0UD, KT7 0XF, KT7 0XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 5QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 44.1% | 51% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 34.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 60.1% | 46.6% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 37.8% | 13.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 39.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.2% | 83.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 89.8% | 84.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 84.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.5% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 114th highest crime rate of 400 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-11-17 | £591,403 |
| 40 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-05-16 | £598,821 |
| 8 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-01-10 | £588,537 |
| 6 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £543,000 | 2024-11-15 | £568,751 |
| 36 Windmill Lane, Surbiton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £792,000 | 2024-08-30 | £815,271 |
The percentage of student residents living in KT6 5QE 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,059 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | - not rated | 823 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road , KT7 0PW | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,629 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 | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough House Nursery School 48 Effingham Road , Long Ditton KT6 5LB | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock House School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisimul School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli | 1B Criterion Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 311 yd | |
| Hideaway | Thames Ditton Marina, Portsmouth Road | 368 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Club, Simpson Way | 522 yd | |
| Friendly Cafe | 45 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 677 yd | |
| Kitchen Roots Community | 117 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The City Arms | Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 177 yd | |
| The Ferry | Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 272 yd | |
| The Limping Fox | 15-17 Rushett Road, Thames Ditton | 478 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel, Portsmouth Road | 735 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy's | 1 Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 408 yd | |
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 677 yd | |
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 768 yd | |
| Manny's Kitchen | 117 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 771 yd | |
| Gourmet Wok | 55 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 50-58 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton Recreation Ground WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Long Ditton Hall EWELL ROAD | 371 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Surbiton) SIMPSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground BERESFORD HALL BERESFORD HALL BALACLAVA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 963 yd |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Ymca (St Paul'S Group) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 156.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.