North Parade is in Chessington and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT9 1QJ 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 North Parade, Chessington, KT9 1QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT9 1QF, KT9 1QN, KT9 2RT, KT9 1HX, KT9 1QE, KT9 1QL, KT9 1HU, KT9 2EY, KT9 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT9 1QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 48.3% | -3.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around KT9 1QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 48.8% | 53.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 11.1% | 23% | 11.9% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 37.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 13.5% | 2.5% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.4% | 67.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 53.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 21.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 53.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 24.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 6.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 13.2% | 1.5% | 11.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Parade was 405.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 587.6% higher than the Hook & Chessington North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Parade has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hook & Chessington North and the 13th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24A North Parade, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-18 | £309,289 |
| 42B North Parade, Chessington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-10-12 | £408,505 |
| 6A North Parade, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-04-21 | £210,676 |
| 30A North Parade, Chessington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-06-01 | £433,125 |
| 42B North Parade, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2014-04-28 | £235,589 |
KT9 1QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 1QJ 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,145 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 | - not rated | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Lane Junior School Moor Lane , KT9 2AA | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Lane , KT9 2DH | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,198 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 | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farmstead School Long Grove Hospital , Horton Lane KT19 8PU | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 0 yd | |
| KFC | 2-4 North Parade, Chessington | 71 yd | |
| Rhona's Cafe Restaurant | 3 North Parade, Chessington | 104 yd | |
| Jerk & Serve | Unit 1, Chessington North Railway Station | 182 yd | |
| Cinammon Bar \& Restaurant | 115 Gilders Road, Chessington | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chessington Oak | Blackamoors Head, 116 Moor Lane | 84 yd | |
| The Rhodrons Club | Rhodrons Avenue, Chessington | 622 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chessington | British Legion Club, Church Lane | 723 yd | |
| The Lucky Rover | 312 Hook Road, Chessington | 771 yd | |
| The North Star | 271 Hook Road, Chessington | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar | Unit 2 Station Approach, Bridge Road | 67 yd | |
| Maya's Kitchen | 87 Sanger Avenue, Chessington | 516 yd | |
| Gilders Fish Bar | 94 Gilders Road, Chessington | 629 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 377 Hook Road, Chessington | 677 yd | |
| Chickenland | 346 Hook Road, Chessington | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 381 Hook Road, Chessington | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 324 Hook Road, Chessington | 761 yd | |
| Lidl | 64 Leatherhead Road, Chessington | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Churchfields Recreation Ground BRANSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| St Philip'S School HARROW CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 78.3% |
| 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 | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.