May Close is in Chessington and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT9 2AP is located in the Chessington South & Malden Rushett 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 May Close, Chessington, KT9 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT9 2AW, KT9 2BA, KT9 2AL, KT9 2AX, KT9 2DJ, KT9 2AR, KT9 2AT, KT9 2DL, KT9 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT9 2AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 44.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 39.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 16.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 33.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 87% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 89.8% | 84.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Close was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Chessington South & Malden Rushett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Chessington South & Malden Rushett and the 220th lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 May Close, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-06-24 | £297,907 |
| 25 May Close, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-21 | £283,642 |
| 49 May Close, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-18 | £274,027 |
| 93 May Close, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-14 | £312,418 |
| 7 May Close, Chessington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-08-23 | £281,010 |
KT9 2AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Lane Junior School Moor Lane , KT9 2AA | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Lane , KT9 2DH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,999 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 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , KT19 9JW | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farmstead School Long Grove Hospital , Horton Lane KT19 8PU | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hope, Epsom Woodside Lodge , West Park KT19 8PB | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinammon Bar \& Restaurant | 115 Gilders Road, Chessington | 342 yd | |
| KFC | 2-4 North Parade, Chessington | 453 yd | |
| A Star Coffee | 26 North Parade, Chessington | 456 yd | |
| Rhona's Cafe Restaurant | 3 North Parade, Chessington | 493 yd | |
| Jerk & Serve | Unit 1, Chessington North Railway Station | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chessington Oak | Blackamoors Head, 116 Moor Lane | 395 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Chessington | British Legion Club, Church Lane | 559 yd | |
| The Rhodrons Club | Rhodrons Avenue, Chessington | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilders Fish Bar | 94 Gilders Road, Chessington | 265 yd | |
| Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar | Unit 2 Station Approach, Bridge Road | 453 yd | |
| Maya's Kitchen | 87 Sanger Avenue, Chessington | 832 yd | |
| Lucky 5 | 476 Chessington Road, West Ewell | 1,074 yd | |
| Rice And Spice | 478 Chessington Road, West Ewell | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Churchfields Recreation Ground BRANSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 718 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 | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.