Somerset Avenue is in Chessington and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT9 1PP 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 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, KT9 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT9 1PS, KT9 1PY, KT9 1PX, KT9 1PN, KT9 1BF, KT9 1PR, KT9 1PU, KT9 1PW, KT9 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT9 1PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.3% | 52.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 KT9 1PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 27.7% | 27.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 57.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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%) 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 | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 43% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 89.5% | 78.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 78.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Avenue was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Hook & Chessington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hook & Chessington North and the 213th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-08-01 | £730,185 |
| 92 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £671,000 | 2023-04-12 | £674,978 |
| 76 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-30 | £508,000 |
| 98 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-02-23 | £737,934 |
| 96 Somerset Avenue, Chessington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-01-24 | £679,761 |
KT9 1PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
KT9 1PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovelace Primary School Mansfield Road , Hook KT9 2RN | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Ditton Hill Road , KT6 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,029 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 | 2,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Preparatory School 6 Fitzalan Road , Claygate KT10 0LX | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 3,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny's Cafe | 316 Hook Road, Chessington | 402 yd | |
| Little Peeps Soft Play Limited | 328 - 330 Hook Road, Chessington | 428 yd | |
| Red Rose | 334 Hook Road, Chessington | 445 yd | |
| Piccolos | 15 Ace Parade, Chessington | 704 yd | |
| Caribbean Classic | 7 Ace Parade, Chessington | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | 81 Clayton Road, Chessington | 297 yd | |
| Kingston Rugby Club | King Edward Recreation Ground, Hook Road | 346 yd | |
| The North Star | 271 Hook Road, Chessington | 377 yd | |
| The Lucky Rover | 312 Hook Road, Chessington | 383 yd | |
| The Rhodrons Club | Rhodrons Avenue, Chessington | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlin | 344 Hook Road, Chessington | 466 yd | |
| Chickenland | 346 Hook Road, Chessington | 470 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 377 Hook Road, Chessington | 488 yd | |
| Just Got Snacked | Office 9, 177 Hook Road | 893 yd | |
| Chicken Star | 136 Hook Road, Surbiton | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 324 Hook Road, Chessington | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | 381 Hook Road, Chessington | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 175 Hook Road, Surbiton | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyfield School Sports Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| King Edwards Recreation Ground KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD SPORTS GROUND KING EDWARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Lovelace Primary School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Southborough High School HOOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 922 yd |
| Kings Centre THE KINGS CENTRE THE KINGS CENTRE COPPARD GARDENS | 984 yd | |
| Southborough High School Grass Pitches HERNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| Surbiton Golf Club WOODSTOCK LANE | golf | 1,067 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.