Bankside Drive is in Thames Ditton and in Elmbridge district. KT7 0AQ 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 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, KT7 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT7 0AJ, KT7 0BB, KT7 0AG, KT7 0BD, KT7 0AB, KT7 0DU, KT7 0BA, KT7 0AE, KT7 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT7 0AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 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 KT7 0AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 30.7% | 30.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 53.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 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 (85.9%) 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 | 54.4% | 55.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 13.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 45.2% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 85% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 86.6% | 81.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 81.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.2% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside Drive was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% higher than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankside Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 102nd highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-06-21 | £750,370 |
| 32 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-10-28 | £645,763 |
| 6 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-09-08 | £614,245 |
| 38 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-10-08 | £639,380 |
| 24 Bankside Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2020-12-16 | £665,593 |
KT7 0AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
KT7 0AQ 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 2,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood Primary School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road , KT7 0NW | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden & Dis. Soc. Model Engineers | The Shed, Willow Bank | 502 yd | |
| Friendly Cafe | 45 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 593 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton | 630 yd | |
| Studs Off Cafe | Lynwood Sports and Social Club, Lynwood Road | 964 yd | |
| The Deli | 1B Criterion Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hockey Club | Sugden Road, Thames Ditton | 234 yd | |
| Dittons & Hinchley Wood RBL Club | Ditton and Hinchley Wood British Legion Club, Betts Way | 443 yd | |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club | Betts Way, Long Ditton | 443 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel, Portsmouth Road | 567 yd | |
| The Limping Fox | 15-17 Rushett Road, Thames Ditton | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 443 yd | |
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 593 yd | |
| Christy's | 1 Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 116 yd |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Hinchley Wood School CLAYGATE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Long Ditton Hall EWELL ROAD | 728 yd | |
| Strenue Association (Esher Football Club) LYNWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Giggs Hill Field EMBERBROOK AND RECREATION GROUND ADJACENT EMBERBROOK AND RECREATION GROUND ADJACENT RAPHAEL DRIVE | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Long Ditton Recreation Ground WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.