Ditton Road is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 6RF 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 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 6RB, KT6 7UW, KT6 6RR, KT6 7UN, KT6 6JJ, KT6 6RQ, KT6 6RE, KT6 7TY, KT6 6JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT6 6RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 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 6RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 35.6% | 30.3% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 62.3% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 51.3% | 62.2% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 28% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 7.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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 6RF this area, 9.1% 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 65.8% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.5% | 76.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 80.5% | 82% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 81.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ditton Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ditton Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Alexandra and the 211th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-07-31 | £805,026 |
| 57 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-04-12 | £970,191 |
| 41 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2022-09-13 | £1,150,034 |
| 45 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2019-05-30 | £1,087,531 |
| 53 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2017-05-12 | £1,212,970 |
KT6 6RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6RF 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,262 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 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 961 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,072 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 441 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Linley House School 6 Berrylands Road , KT5 8RA | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedwell Cafe | 268 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 349 yd | |
| Sushi Hero | 253 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 353 yd | |
| Prithi | 285 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 416 yd | |
| Bulgarian House Restaurant | 294 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 418 yd | |
| Go Sip Coffee Shop | 291 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 199 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 359 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 574 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | 117 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 758 yd | |
| Surbiton Croquet Club | Alexandra Drive, Surbiton | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame & Frappe | 257 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 354 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 284 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 391 yd | |
| The Legend Kebab Centre 2 | 290 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 407 yd | |
| Top Cod | 281 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 410 yd | |
| Ohaana | 292 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 316 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 685 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 743 yd | |
| Kingston Green | 111-113 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 774 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 440 yd | |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 646 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND ALEXANDRA RECREATION GROUND KING CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 974 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.