Down Street is in West Molesey and in Elmbridge district. KT8 2LT 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 Down Street, West Molesey, KT8 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT8 2LP, KT8 2LR, KT8 2TA, KT8 2LS, KT8 2LW, KT8 2SZ, KT8 2LN, KT8 2TS, KT8 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT8 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 56% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 51.7% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 31.1% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.5% | 22.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 28.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% 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% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 79.7% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 89.2% | 77.4% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 77.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.5% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Down Street was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Molesey East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Down Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Molesey East and the 174th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Carlyle House Down Street, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-05-09 | £233,308 |
| Flat 5 Carlyle House Down Street, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-02-06 | £283,827 |
| Flat 2 Carlyle House Down Street, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-12-01 | £252,989 |
| Flat 5 Carlyle House Down Street, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2005-07-18 | £270,507 |
| Flat 2 Carlyle House Down Street, West Molesey, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £72,000 | 2002-08-05 | £158,336 |
KT8 2LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2LT 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Field Primary School High Street , KT8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Beauchamp Road , KT8 2PG | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road , KT8 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey Church Road , KT8 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant School Bridge Road , KT8 9HT | 4out of 4 | 1,987 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 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 3,991 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 | 2,689 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Preparatory School 43 High Street , TW12 2SA | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Court House Hampton Court House , Hampton Court Road KT8 9BS | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 3,231 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 | 426 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 5 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 508 Walton Road, West Molesey | 613 yd | |
| St. Peters Church | St Peters Church, Walton Road | 655 yd | |
| Bomonti | 370 Walton Road, West Molesey | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club | Island Barn Sailing Club, Island Barn Reservoir | 426 yd | |
| The Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 17 High Street | 589 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 317 Walton Road, West Molesey | 655 yd | |
| Molesey Football Club | Site Of 412, Walton Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Buns | 2 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 512 Walton Road, West Molesey | 613 yd | |
| New Golden River | 368 Walton Road, West Molesey | 850 yd | |
| Pizza on Thames | 362 Walton Road, West Molesey | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fresh Molesey | 3 Central Parade, Central Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 464 Walton Road, West Molesey | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Warehouse 112A 112A DOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Molesey Football Club MOLE PLACE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Molesey Centre MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MOLESEY CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY BISHOP FOX WAY | 679 yd | |
| Hurst Park Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| West Molesey Recreation Ground MOLESHAM WAY | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| The Wilderness THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND THE WILDERNESS SPORTS GROUND MOLESEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 992 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.