Vale Crescent is in London and in Kingston Upon Thames district. SW15 3PL is located in the Coombe Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Crescent, London, SW15 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 3PN, SW15 3PH, SW15 3PJ, SW15 3PW, SW15 3PU, SW15 3PY, SW15 3PP, SW15 3PR, SW15 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW15 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around SW15 3PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 46.5% | 42.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 43.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 50.3% | 59.6% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 27.3% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around SW15 3PL this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 55.1% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 74.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 62.8% | 56.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 56.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 23.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 6.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 6.2% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Crescent was 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% lower than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 151st highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Vale Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-10-24 | £380,471 |
| 91 Vale Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-10-10 | £311,294 |
| 107 Vale Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-31 | £374,984 |
| 85 Vale Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-30 | £390,557 |
| 101 Vale Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-27 | £343,505 |
SW15 3PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
SW15 3PL 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Primary School Bowness Crescent , Kingston Vale SW15 3QL | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School Bowness Crescent , Kingston Vale SW15 3QL | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beavers Holt Primary School Stroud Crescent , Putney Vale SW15 3EQ | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathmere Primary School Alton Road , Roehampton SW15 4LJ | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathmere Infant School Alton Road , SW15 4LJ | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Wilberforce School Camp Road , SW19 4UN | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Study Preparatory School Wilberforce House , Camp Road SW19 4UN | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Rowans School 19 Drax Avenue , Wimbledon SW20 0EG | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Emilio Italian Restaurant | 4 Vale Parade, Kingston Vale | 288 yd | |
| Dorich House Museum | Dorich House, Kingston Vale | 598 yd | |
| R F C Chicken & Ribs | 12A Frensham Drive, London | 812 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Business School | Kingston Business School, Kingston Hill Campus | 865 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Food Store | Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Hill | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK Simson Chicken & Ribs | 12A Frensham Drive, London | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 31 Roehampton Vale, London | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields RICHARDSON EVANS MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS RICHARDSON EVANS MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS ROEHAMPTON VALE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Commons Extension Pitches 1-9 Robin Hood Way | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Putney Vale Clubroom NEWLANDS HALL NEWLANDS HALL STROUD CRESCENT | 1,009 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 | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.