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KT5 8RR

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Overview

Postcode KT5 8RR is located in a major urban area, within the Surbiton Hill ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Surbiton South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Surbiton South is £79,771 per year. The nearest station is Surbiton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
71.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Surbiton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Surbiton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.3%

Approximately 71.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Surbiton South is £79,771 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near KT5 8RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Surbiton South near KT5 8RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Surbiton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT5 8RR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Surbiton

South Western

Walking directions to Surbiton
0.8 mi

5

Berrylands

South Western

Walking directions to Berrylands

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT5 8RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.2 miFishponds ParkMediumWalking directions to Fishponds Park
0.5 miAlexandra Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
18,070.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.65(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.89(+16%)
Vehicle crime
11.96(+28%)
Other theft
6.58(-42%)
Drugs
6.58(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
62.75%
Other White
25
12.25%
Other Asian
11
5.39%
African
8
3.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.92%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
33.33%
No qualifications
44
24.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.3%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
60.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.3%
Other social rented
13
10.66%
Owns outright
10
8.2%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.38%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Surbiton Hill

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£595
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £525K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £595 per square foot) in Surbiton Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £2,515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Surbiton Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£1,439,000£665
Semi-Detached11£930,000£634
Terraced11£750,000£653
Flats101£372,500£581

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Surbiton Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surbiton Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£770,000£390,000£780,000£565,000
2017£1,125,000£379,500£827,500£580,000
2018£975,000£352,000£793,000£547,500
2019£1,100,000£359,750£785,000£630,000
2020£1,100,000£370,000£830,000£590,000
2021£1,330,000£392,500£872,500£600,000
2022£1,975,000£405,000£896,000£690,000
2023£1,408,500£382,500£1,055,000£740,000
2024£1,222,500£394,150£810,000£640,000
2025£1,244,000£400,000£917,000£675,000
2026£865,000£350,000£934,475£571,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surbiton Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surbiton Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£645£563£592£666
2017£570£560£575£528
2018£642£562£552£577
2019£592£557£617£588
2020£601£557£606£586
2021£658£592£594£549
2022£728£583£641£607
2023£672£555£644£656
2024£695£589£677£607
2025£637£582£629£656
2026£718£571£625£692
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surbiton Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Surbiton Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT5 8RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT5 8RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20259, Albury, 90, King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QSFlatsLeasehold£398,000
15 Jan 20262, Merrow, 5, Hobill Walk, Surbiton, KT5 8SLFlatsLeasehold£350,000
05 Jan 202624, Britannia Road, Surbiton, KT5 8RTTerracedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202538, Britannia Road, Surbiton, KT5 8RTTerracedFreehold£530,000
09 Sept 202583, King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,141,000

Schools

In the KT5 8RR postcode area, located within Surbiton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT5 8RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurserySurbiton Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLime Tree Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableDysart SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT5 8RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT5 8RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood Fare37 Browns Road, Surbiton, KT5 8STWalking directions to Food Fare
0.2 miLaabham104 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6HAWalking directions to Laabham
0.2 miSurbiton LocalEwell Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6EXWalking directions to Surbiton Local
0.2 miSainsbury's Local143 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6AWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLondis28 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT5 8RAWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,218

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for KT5 8RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Hamilton Holt

Surbiton Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Manish Shukla

Surbiton Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Tom Reeve

Surbiton Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ed Davey

Kingston and Surbiton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKingston upon ThamesE09000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingston and SurbitonE14001312
WardSurbiton HillE05013944
ParishKingston upon Thames, unparished areaE43000211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Surbiton SouthE02000610
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Thames 013AE01002923
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about KT5 8RR

Is KT5 8RR (Surbiton South) safe?

The area around KT5 8RR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near KT5 8RR?

The median sale price around KT5 8RR in Surbiton South is £415,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT5 8RR?

There are 15 schools close to KT5 8RR, including Surbiton Hill Nursery School (Outstanding), Lime Tree Primary School (Good) and Dysart School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT5 8RR?

The closest station to KT5 8RR is Surbiton in TfL zone 6, about 686 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT5 8RR?

KT5 8RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT5 8RR (Surbiton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton covering KT5 8RR is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Hamilton Holt (Liberal Democrats), Manish Shukla (Liberal Democrats) and Tom Reeve (Liberal Democrats).