Roebuck Road is in Chessington and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT9 1JU 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 Roebuck Road, Chessington, KT9 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT9 1JY, KT9 1XE, KT9 1JT, KT9 1XA, KT9 1XF, KT9 1JL, KT9 1JS, KT9 1JX, KT9 1XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT9 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.8% | 37.8% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 46.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.8% | 54.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 19.6% | 12.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 30.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82% | 79% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 84.1% | 81.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 81.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0.3% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roebuck Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Chessington South & Malden Rushett average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roebuck Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chessington South & Malden Rushett and the 230th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Roebuck Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-03 | £425,837 |
| 28 Roebuck Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-01-31 | £468,280 |
| 24 Roebuck Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-08-31 | £451,330 |
| 26 Roebuck Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-12-10 | £505,666 |
| 44 Roebuck Road, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2021-08-25 | £474,990 |
KT9 1JU 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,918 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 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Lane , KT9 2DH | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 2out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA Riverview Road , West Ewell KT19 0JP | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,038 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School MAYFIELD , OLD MALDEN LANE KT4 7PU | - not rated | 2,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralphs Boutique Caterer | Radiant House, 2 Davis Road | 561 yd | |
| Craft And Crumb | Typhoon Business Centre, Oakcroft Road | 609 yd | |
| A Star Coffee | 26 North Parade, Chessington | 616 yd | |
| KFC | 2-4 North Parade, Chessington | 674 yd | |
| Rhona's Cafe Restaurant | 3 North Parade, Chessington | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chessington Oak | Blackamoors Head, 116 Moor Lane | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya's Kitchen | 87 Sanger Avenue, Chessington | 558 yd | |
| Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar | Unit 2 Station Approach, Bridge Road | 670 yd | |
| Gilders Fish Bar | 94 Gilders Road, Chessington | 808 yd | |
| Lucky 5 | 476 Chessington Road, West Ewell | 1,033 yd | |
| Rice And Spice | 478 Chessington Road, West Ewell | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| King George Field Indoor Bowls Club BOWLING CLUB BOWLING CLUB JUBILEE WAY | indoor bowls | 919 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 | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.