Merton Way is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 1PQ is located in the Molesey East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Esher and Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merton Way, West Molesey, KT8 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 1PG, KT8 1PH, KT8 1PJ, KT8 9DZ, KT8 1PL, KT8 9DY, KT8 1PD, KT8 1PN, KT8 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 1PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 29.5% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 47.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 35.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.9% | 86.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 86.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merton Way was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merton Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 136th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Merton Way, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-05-31 | £629,573 |
| 32 Merton Way, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-04-26 | £775,737 |
| 30 Merton Way, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-07 | £653,292 |
| 90 Merton Way, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-09-12 | £1,326,000 |
| 32 Merton Way, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2021-09-30 | £681,383 |
KT8 1PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 1PQ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Church Road , KT8 9DR | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant School Bridge Road , KT8 9HT | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,572 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech House School 413 Walton Road , West Molesey KT8 2EJ | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomonti | 370 Walton Road, West Molesey | 445 yd | |
| The Viceroy | 248 Walton Road, West Molesey | 506 yd | |
| Tex Mex Ldn | 119 Walton Road, East Molesey | 617 yd | |
| New Anarkali | 158-160 Walton Road, East Molesey | 677 yd | |
| Regent Garden | 146-148 Walton Road, East Molesey | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Sports & Fitness Club | The Pavilion Sports and Fitness Club, Hurst Lane | 293 yd | |
| The Europa Public House | 171 Walton Road, East Molesey | 503 yd | |
| Molesey Football Club | Site Of 412, Walton Road | 583 yd | |
| East Molesey Cricket Club | Graburn Way, East Molesey | 707 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 17 High Street | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden River | 368 Walton Road, West Molesey | 445 yd | |
| Pizza on Thames | 362 Walton Road, West Molesey | 445 yd | |
| Guru Raj | 288 Walton Road, West Molesey | 506 yd | |
| Pizza Pure & Peri Peri | 288 Walton Road, West Molesey | 506 yd | |
| Molesey Fish Bar | 260 Walton Road, West Molesey | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 464 Walton Road, West Molesey | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Hurst Road | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 108-118 Walton Road | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hurst Pool DUNSTALL WAY | swimming pool | 175 yd |
| Vine Hall Vine Road | 232 yd | |
| Molesey Hurst Recreation Ground HURST LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Pavilion Sports & Fitness Club HURST LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| West Molesey Recreation Ground MOLESHAM WAY | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| St Lawrence C Of E Aided Junior School (East Molesey) CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Molesey Football Club MOLE PLACE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| East Moseley Cricket Club GRABURN WAY | grass pitches | 705 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.