Tala Close is in Surbiton and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT6 7DU is located in the Tolworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tala Close, Surbiton, KT6 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT6 7EY, KT6 7QD, KT6 7NT, KT6 7PG, KT6 7NR, KT6 7NS, KT6 7PH, KT6 7NP, KT6 7PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT6 7DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 28% | 41.7% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 57% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 0.9% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.3%) 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 | 50.1% | 61.8% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 4.4% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7DU this area, 3.6% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 3.6% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 2.7% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 4.9% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 71.3% | 46.4% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 0% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 64.1% | 46.5% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 72.7% | 56.3% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 25.6% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 56.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 23.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.2% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tala Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alexandra average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 Taleorde House, 1 Tala Close, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-12-11 | £446,339 |
| Flat 5 Taleorde House, 1 Tala Close, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-11-24 | £429,377 |
| Flat 20 Taleorde House, 1 Tala Close, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2023-05-04 | £404,380 |
| 39 Tala Close, Surbiton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-03-30 | £644,932 |
| Flat 4 Taleorde House, 1 Tala Close, Surbiton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-31 | £309,755 |
KT6 7DU 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 7DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , Tolworth KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey | Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North | 312 yd | |
| White Spider Climbing Ltd | Unit 1, Hook Rise Business Centre | 359 yd | |
| Places For People | Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North | 369 yd | |
| Coffee On The Parade | 175 Red Lion Road, Tolworth | 390 yd | |
| Red Lion Cafe | 173 Red Lion Road, Surbiton | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So's Kitchen | 309 Hook Rise South, Surbiton | 399 yd | |
| Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd. | 340 Hook Rise North, Tolworth | 479 yd | |
| Tolworth Fish Bar | 96 Red Lion Road, Surbiton | 731 yd | |
| Ace Kebabs | 145 Hook Road, Surbiton | 829 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 819 yd | |
| Kourosh Supermarket | 106 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 990 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 996 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 366 Ewell Road, Surbiton | 1,012 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-34 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Recreation Centre Fullers Way North | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 316 yd |
| King George Field Indoor Bowls Club BOWLING CLUB BOWLING CLUB JUBILEE WAY | indoor bowls | 677 yd |
| King Georges Recreation Ground JUBILEE WAY | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 739 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH HAMILTON AVENUE | 775 yd | |
| Tolworth Junior School DOUGLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Castle Hill Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,077 yd |
| King Edwards Recreation Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.