Balmoral Crescent is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 1QA is located in the Molesey West 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 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, KT8 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 1PY, KT8 1PU, KT8 1PT, KT8 1QP, KT8 1PZ, KT8 2QE, KT8 1QB, KT8 2QD, KT8 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 1QA 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 | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 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 1QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 25.8% | 29.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 55% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 58.8% | 60.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around KT8 1QA this area, 7.8% 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 | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 40.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.4% | 84.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 86.4% | 86.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 86% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.5% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Crescent was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Crescent has the 13th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 139th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-02-20 | £811,977 |
| 49 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-02-12 | £660,993 |
| 55 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-07-14 | £699,176 |
| 51 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-07-14 | £716,538 |
| 25 Balmoral Crescent, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-05-03 | £714,357 |
KT8 1QA 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary Oldfield Road , TW12 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Junior School Percy Road , TW12 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community 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 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 3,745 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 | 3,103 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech House School 413 Walton Road , West Molesey KT8 2EJ | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 2,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters Church | St Peters Church, Walton Road | 237 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 508 Walton Road, West Molesey | 289 yd | |
| Bomonti | 370 Walton Road, West Molesey | 618 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 5 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 774 yd | |
| The Viceroy | 248 Walton Road, West Molesey | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 317 Walton Road, West Molesey | 237 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 17 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Molesey Football Club | Site Of 412, Walton Road | 515 yd | |
| The Europa Public House | 171 Walton Road, East Molesey | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Fish Bar | 512 Walton Road, West Molesey | 289 yd | |
| New Golden River | 368 Walton Road, West Molesey | 618 yd | |
| Pizza on Thames | 362 Walton Road, West Molesey | 618 yd | |
| Nice Buns | 2 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 774 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 464 Walton Road, West Molesey | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Hurst Road | 502 yd | |
| Daily Fresh Molesey | 3 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Molesey Recreation Ground MOLESHAM WAY | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Molesey Football Club MOLE PLACE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Hurst Park Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Molesey Centre MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY BISHOP FOX WAY | 607 yd | |
| The Hurst Pool DUNSTALL WAY | swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Physique Warehouse 112A 112A DOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Vine Hall Vine Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Molesey Hurst Recreation Ground HURST LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.