Rickards Close is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 6RN 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 Rickards Close, Surbiton, KT6 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 5BL, KT6 5BT, KT6 5BH, KT6 5BW, KT6 5BS, KT6 5BQ, KT6 5AA, KT6 6RJ, KT6 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT6 6RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 6RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 37.4% | 34.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 52.8% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 55.3% | 53.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.8% | 57.6% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 75.1% | 72.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 72.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 73.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 18.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0.8% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickards Close was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rickards Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Alexandra and the 160th lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rickards Close, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2024-04-17 | £1,491,031 |
| 20 Rickards Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-05-13 | £850,158 |
| 29 Rickards Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-06-10 | £881,214 |
| 17 Rickards Close, Surbiton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2020-08-04 | £870,064 |
| 18 Rickards Close, Surbiton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-07-17 | £823,291 |
KT6 6RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 3,622 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 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Langley Road , KT6 6LW | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,260 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 | 5,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 5,341 yd | Community 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 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 561 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 863 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 | 894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,232 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 | 176 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinca | 73 Hook Road, Surbiton | 199 yd | |
| The Roasting | 75 Hook Road, Surbiton | 211 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Shrewsbury House School, 107 Ditton Road | 241 yd | |
| Hook Cafe | 132 Hook Road, Surbiton | 409 yd | |
| Eff Cafe | 162 Hook Road, Surbiton | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole | 2 Hook Road, Surbiton | 331 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 261 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 872 yd | |
| Kingston Rugby Club | King Edward Recreation Ground, Hook Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Surbiton | British Legion Club, Hollyfield Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Star | 136 Hook Road, Surbiton | 418 yd | |
| Ace Kebabs | 145 Hook Road, Surbiton | 434 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 522 yd | |
| Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd. | 340 Hook Rise North, Tolworth | 800 yd | |
| Flame & Frappe | 257 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 504 yd | |
| Co-op | 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School DITTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 169 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 572 yd |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Tolworth Recreation Centre Fullers Way North | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 915 yd |
| Dysart School EWELL ROAD | 917 yd | |
| Hollyfield School Sports Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| King Edwards Recreation Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.