Dene Gardens is in Thames Ditton and in Elmbridge district. KT7 0BJ 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 Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, KT7 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT7 0BH, KT7 0DX, KT7 0DY, KT10 0AG, KT7 0DT, KT10 0AQ, KT7 0DZ, KT7 0DU, KT7 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT7 0BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.3% | 34.3% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 49.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 52.9% | 55.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 KT7 0BJ this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 9.2% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.8% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 41.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.7% | 81.1% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 87.3% | 80.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 81.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Gardens was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the Long Ditton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Long Ditton and the 168th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-08-15 | £955,124 |
| 3 Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-08-01 | £802,934 |
| 4 Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-09-30 | £784,263 |
| 2 Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2019-05-14 | £994,329 |
| 15A Dene Gardens, Thames Ditton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2010-07-16 | £1,189,910 |
KT7 0BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 0BJ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,100 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 | 406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road , KT7 0NW | 4out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 2,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 3,841 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 | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House Pre Preparatory School 22 Milbourne Lane , KT10 9EA | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milbourne Lodge School 43 Arbrook Lane , KT10 9EG | - not rated | 2,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden & Dis. Soc. Model Engineers | The Shed, Willow Bank | 368 yd | |
| Studs Off Cafe | Lynwood Sports and Social Club, Lynwood Road | 550 yd | |
| Panshi | 7 Station Approach, Hinchley Wood | 877 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 30 Station Approach, Hinchley Wood | 939 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hockey Club | Sugden Road, Thames Ditton | 617 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel, Portsmouth Road | 670 yd | |
| Thames Ditton Cricket Club | Giggs Hill Road, Thames Ditton | 809 yd | |
| Old Cranleighan Club | Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 816 yd | |
| Georgie's Coffee House and Wine Bar | 14 Manor Road North, Esher | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryenda Muna | Long Ditton Cricket Club, Betts Way | 851 yd | |
| China Chef | 47 Fleece Road, Long Ditton | 996 yd | |
| Christy's | 1 Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavanaghs Budgens | 10-12 Manor Road North, Esher | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood School CLAYGATE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Strenue Association (Esher Football Club) LYNWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Surbiton Hockey Club SUGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 518 yd |
| Long Ditton Cricket Club Betts Way | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Giggs Hill Field EMBERBROOK AND RECREATION GROUND ADJACENT EMBERBROOK AND RECREATION GROUND ADJACENT RAPHAEL DRIVE | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Old Cranleighan Club PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Long Ditton Hall EWELL ROAD | 981 yd | |
| Weston Green Longmead Road | grass pitches | 989 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.