Orchard Lane is in East Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 0BN is located in the Thames 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 Orchard Lane, East Molesey, KT8 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 0AJ, KT8 0AL, KT8 0AP, KT8 0BH, KT8 0BJ, KT8 0AQ, KT8 0BU, KT8 0BL, KT8 0AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 0BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 KT8 0BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 26.6% | 29% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 58% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 58.2% | 65.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 5% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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.
In the area around KT8 0BN this area, 8% 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 60.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% 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 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 81.5% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 82.8% | 79.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 79.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.3% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Lane was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 177th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romelie Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £1,012,500 | 2024-07-12 | £1,058,185 |
| Copperfield Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-05-10 | £1,617,188 |
| Ground Floor Flat 9 Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2024-05-10 | £837,109 |
| Cedar House Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2023-10-05 | £1,322,345 |
| 7 Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-05-12 | £1,247,599 |
KT8 0BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
KT8 0BN 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton Hampton Court Way , KT7 0LP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant School Bridge Road , KT8 9HT | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Church Road , KT8 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road , KT7 0NW | 4out of 4 | 1,306 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 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,485 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,101 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 | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech House School 413 Walton Road , West Molesey KT8 2EJ | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House Pre Preparatory School 22 Milbourne Lane , KT10 9EA | - not rated | 3,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Hands Play Cafe | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Hampton Court Way | 695 yd | |
| St Mary's Cafe | St Marys Church, St Marys Road | 731 yd | |
| L'Affamato | 43 Walton Road, East Molesey | 781 yd | |
| Indian Panorama | 98 Walton Road, East Molesey | 801 yd | |
| Molesey Cafe Restaurant | 55 Walton Road, East Molesey | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imber Court Sports Club | Imber Court Sports Ground, Ember Lane | 338 yd | |
| The Bell | 4 Bell Road, East Molesey | 592 yd | |
| Tiffinian Association Limited | Tiffins Sports Club, Old Tiffinians Sports Ground | 610 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | St Andrews Hall, St Marys Road | 731 yd | |
| Gallery 84 | 84 Walton Road, East Molesey | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfish | 90 Walton Road, East Molesey | 801 yd | |
| Lee Fung Chinese Takeaway | 100 Walton Road, East Molesey | 801 yd | |
| Sam's Kebabs | 103 Walton Road, East Molesey | 948 yd | |
| Kebab Guys | 121 Walton Road, East Molesey | 1,003 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 4 The Broadway, Thames Ditton | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 108-118 Walton Road | 944 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | 38 The Broadway, Thames Ditton | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imber Court Sports Club IMBER COURT IMBER COURT EMBER LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School HAMPTON COURT WAY | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Grists Memorial Ground SUMMER AVENUE | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| The Wilderness THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND MOLESEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Esher College WESTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Ember Sports Club GROVE WAY | tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Thames Ditton Lawn Tennis Club WESTON GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.