Upper Brighton Road is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 6JS is located in the Surbiton Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 6RT, KT6 6SJ, KT6 6SR, KT6 6BN, KT6 6SQ, KT6 6SW, KT6 5LX, KT6 6SG, KT6 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 6JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.4% | 40.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 47.6% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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%) 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 | 53.2% | 63.8% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 26.2% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6JS this area, 7.2% 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 65.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 9.2% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 65.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 31.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.8% | 87% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 82.2% | 79.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 79.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Brighton Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Brighton Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Alexandra and the 197th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Cottage Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-03-31 | £227,680 |
KT6 6JS 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 4,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linley House School 6 Berrylands Road , KT5 8RA | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 875 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough House Nursery School 48 Effingham Road , Long Ditton KT6 5LB | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School 13-15 Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East India Restaurant | 1 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 91 yd | |
| Surbeanton Cafe | 48 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 142 yd | |
| Soprattutto | 47 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 143 yd | |
| The Italian Taste | 44 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 148 yd | |
| KFC | 15 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York | 64-65 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 205 yd | |
| The Victoria | 28 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 225 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 58 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 278 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 73 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 329 yd | |
| The Surbiton Flyer | 84 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenland | 3 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 97 yd | |
| Oneguy&o Poke Place | 60-63 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 195 yd | |
| Surbiton Fish & Chips | 35 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 204 yd | |
| Surbiton Charcoal Grill | 51 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 248 yd | |
| Gourmet Wok | 55 Brighton Road, Surbiton | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 50-58 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 126 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 315 yd | |
| Waitrose | 15A Claremont Road, Surbiton | 468 yd | |
| Surbiton Convenience Stores | 86-88 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 712 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (St Paul'S Group) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 104 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground BERESFORD HALL BERESFORD HALL BALACLAVA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 561 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Surbiton) SIMPSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 888 yd | |
| Long Ditton Recreation Ground WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.