Buckland Road is in Chessington and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT9 1JF is located in the Hook & Chessington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckland Road, Chessington, KT9 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT9 1JE, KT9 1HU, KT9 1JQ, KT9 1QN, KT9 1HX, KT9 1HT, KT9 1QJ, KT9 1QE, KT9 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT9 1JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT9 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.7% | 45.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 34.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.7% | 20.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 30.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.5% | 80.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 81.7% | 81.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 82% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.7% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.3% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckland Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Hook & Chessington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckland Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hook & Chessington North and the 200th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Buckland Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-08-31 | £412,703 |
| 20 Buckland Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-12-05 | £507,167 |
| 22 Buckland Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-11-30 | £448,063 |
| 6 Buckland Road, Chessington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-07-17 | £523,466 |
| 20 Buckland Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-04-04 | £516,227 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Lane , KT9 2DH | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 2out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovelace Primary School Mansfield Road , Hook KT9 2RN | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Coffee | 26 North Parade, Chessington | 168 yd | |
| KFC | 2-4 North Parade, Chessington | 239 yd | |
| Rhona's Cafe Restaurant | 3 North Parade, Chessington | 266 yd | |
| Jerk & Serve | Unit 1, Chessington North Railway Station | 333 yd | |
| Craft And Crumb | Typhoon Business Centre, Oakcroft Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chessington Oak | Blackamoors Head, 116 Moor Lane | 147 yd | |
| The Rhodrons Club | Rhodrons Avenue, Chessington | 666 yd | |
| The Lucky Rover | 312 Hook Road, Chessington | 783 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chessington | British Legion Club, Church Lane | 874 yd | |
| The North Star | 271 Hook Road, Chessington | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar | Unit 2 Station Approach, Bridge Road | 234 yd | |
| Maya's Kitchen | 87 Sanger Avenue, Chessington | 359 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 377 Hook Road, Chessington | 703 yd | |
| Gilders Fish Bar | 94 Gilders Road, Chessington | 733 yd | |
| The Marlin | 344 Hook Road, Chessington | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 381 Hook Road, Chessington | 711 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 324 Hook Road, Chessington | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 139 yd |
| Churchfields Recreation Ground BRANSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Tolworth Recreation Centre Fullers Way North | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.