Hurst Road is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 1RF 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 Hurst Road, West Molesey, KT8 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 2TL, KT8 2TW, KT8 1RG, KT8 2AT, KT8 2TJ, KT8 2TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 1RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of KT8 1RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 30.8% | 31.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 57% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 46.6% | 56.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 86.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 86.1% | 84.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 83.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.3% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 102.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 62nd highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 522A Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-01-21 | £567,803 |
| 510 Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-11-03 | £615,312 |
| 522B Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2019-11-01 | £839,366 |
| 520 Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-12-09 | £875,879 |
| 518 Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2016-11-18 | £737,544 |
KT8 1RF 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 1RF 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School 116 French Street , TW16 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary Oldfield Road , TW12 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Junior School Percy Road , TW12 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,817 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 | 3,823 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,988 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 | 538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindon Bennett School Main Street , Hanworth TW13 6ST | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 3,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | 5 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 631 yd | |
| St. Peters Church | St Peters Church, Walton Road | 887 yd | |
| Surplus To Supper | Sunbury Sports Association, Lower Hampton Road | 967 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 508 Walton Road, West Molesey | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 317 Walton Road, West Molesey | 887 yd | |
| Sunbury Sports Assocation | Sunbury Sports Association, Lower Hampton Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Buns | 2 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 512 Walton Road, West Molesey | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fresh Molesey | 3 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Park Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Molesey Centre MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY BISHOP FOX WAY | 515 yd | |
| Sunbury Sports Association LOWER HAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 962 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 | 185.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.