Molesey Avenue is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 2EU 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 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, KT8 2EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 2QJ, KT8 2EB, KT8 2QW, KT8 2QN, KT8 2QL, KT8 2ET, KT8 2ED, KT8 2EE, KT8 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 2EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 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 2EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 29.4% | 29.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 55.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 54.9% | 54.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.5% | 17.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 34.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.9% | 86.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 87.5% | 83.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 86.8% | 83.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Molesey Avenue was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Molesey Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 122nd highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-08-10 | £908,805 |
| 98 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-08 | £405,221 |
| 254 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-06-28 | £520,025 |
| 98 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2015-12-14 | £318,288 |
| 97 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-03-21 | £605,479 |
KT8 2EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
KT8 2EU 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary Oldfield Road , TW12 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Church Road , KT8 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 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 | 3,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 3,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | 5 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 267 yd | |
| St. Peters Church | St Peters Church, Walton Road | 360 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 508 Walton Road, West Molesey | 396 yd | |
| Molesey (Henrietta Parker) Adult Learning Centre | Henrietta Parker Centre, Ray Road | 790 yd | |
| Bomonti | 370 Walton Road, West Molesey | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 317 Walton Road, West Molesey | 360 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 17 High Street | 459 yd | |
| Molesey Football Club | Site Of 412, Walton Road | 677 yd | |
| Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club | Island Barn Sailing Club, Island Barn Reservoir | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Buns | 2 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 512 Walton Road, West Molesey | 396 yd | |
| New Golden River | 368 Walton Road, West Molesey | 839 yd | |
| Pizza on Thames | 362 Walton Road, West Molesey | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fresh Molesey | 3 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 464 Walton Road, West Molesey | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Hurst Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Molesey Centre MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY BISHOP FOX WAY | 284 yd | |
| Physique Warehouse 112A 112A DOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Hurst Park Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Molesey Football Club MOLE PLACE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| West Molesey Recreation Ground MOLESHAM WAY | grass pitches | 880 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.