Island Farm Road is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 2LQ 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 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, KT8 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 2LN, KT8 2SZ, KT8 2LW, KT8 2NH, KT8 2LL, KT8 2LS, KT8 2NJ, KT8 2LP, KT8 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT8 2LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 37.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 45.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 48.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 19.7% | 21.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 30.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.6% | 72.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 82.9% | 75.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 75.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.5% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 0.5% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Island Farm Road was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Island Farm Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 71st highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2014-11-06 | £464,110 |
| 74 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-03-04 | £425,247 |
| 66 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-10-22 | £440,435 |
| 76 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-02-20 | £496,469 |
| Edward House Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2003-02-10 | £1,574,931 |
KT8 2LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT8 2LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Church Road , KT8 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant School Bridge Road , KT8 9HT | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,969 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 | 2,607 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 | 777 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 3,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molesey (Henrietta Parker) Adult Learning Centre | Henrietta Parker Centre, Ray Road | 370 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 5 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 508 Walton Road, West Molesey | 768 yd | |
| St. Peters Church | St Peters Church, Walton Road | 816 yd | |
| Bomonti | 370 Walton Road, West Molesey | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club | Island Barn Sailing Club, Island Barn Reservoir | 370 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 17 High Street | 734 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 317 Walton Road, West Molesey | 816 yd | |
| Molesey Football Club | Site Of 412, Walton Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Buns | 2 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 512 Walton Road, West Molesey | 768 yd | |
| New Golden River | 368 Walton Road, West Molesey | 955 yd | |
| Pizza on Thames | 362 Walton Road, West Molesey | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fresh Molesey | 3 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 464 Walton Road, West Molesey | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Warehouse 112A 112A DOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Molesey Football Club MOLE PLACE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Molesey Centre MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY BISHOP FOX WAY | 823 yd | |
| The Wilderness THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND MOLESEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Hurst Park Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.