Brown's Road Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
66 addresses across 7 postcodes (KT5,KT6), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21800178.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 23, E: 5).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Kingston upon Thames costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 13% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fishponds Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brunswick Surgery, about 390 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 234 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, semi-detached (8); Flat (6). Built: 1900-1929 (16); 1930-1949 (10); before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (5); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1, Browns Road
- 1, Muybridge Yard, Browns Road
- 1a, Mayberry Place
- 2, Browns Road
- 2, Muybridge Yard, Browns Road
- 3, Browns Road
- 3, Muybridge Yard, Browns Road
- 4, Muybridge Yard, Browns Road
- 19, Browns Road
- 30, Browns Road
- 32, Browns Road
- 37a, Browns Road
- 38, Browns Road
- 47, Browns Road
- 61, Browns Road
- The Office, Muybridge Yard, Browns Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Kingston upon Thames in 2026-27: Band D £2,609 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,739 | £2,029 | £2,319 | £2,609 | £3,189 | £3,769 | £4,349 | £5,218 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 900 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, FISHPONDS PARK CONSERVATION AREA, OAKHILL CONSERVATION AREA (A). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Ewell Road North.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 160 Ewell Road, Surbiton, permissioned (160 m)
- 106 Ewell Road, Surbiton, permissioned (270 m)
- Land To The Rear Of 22-24 The Avenue, Surbiton, permissioned (320 m)
- Former Oakhill Health Centre, 3 Oakhill, Surbiton, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Surbiton Station Car Park, Glenbuck Road, Kingston upon Thames, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 10 St Marks Hill, Surbiton, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 88 Ditton Road, Surbiton, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 374 Ewell Road, Surbiton, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT5 8ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT5 8SP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| KT5 8SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT5 8SY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| KT6 6AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT5 8SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT5 8SX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 66 addresses are between 29 m and 33 m above sea level (31 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT5 8SH | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
| KT5 8SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT5 8SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT5 8ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT5 8SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT5 8SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT6 6AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Surbiton 7.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Berrylands 364,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Tolworth 576,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Browns Road Surbiton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cromwell Road Bus Station Kingston Upon Thames | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kingston Town End Pier Kingston Upon Thames | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ewell Road, Surbiton Car Park | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 37 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunswick Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shan Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Surbiton Health Centre (Oakfield) | 390 m |
| Hospital | The Lodge (Surbiton Hospital) | 390 m |
| Police station | Surbiton Police Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishponds Park 4.9 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Recreation Ground 6.2 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Tolworth Main Allotments 4.7 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hampton Court, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Court | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Ravens Ait | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Rick Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Boyle Farm Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| The Creek | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 66 | 66 |
21 of the street's 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kingston upon Thames: see them on the Kingston upon Thames page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Lime Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tolworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Maple Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Southborough High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbitonian Gardens KT5 8FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Food Fare KT5 8ST | Retailers - other | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Air Charter Service Limited KT6 6AP | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Black Swan Cafe KT6 6AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Positano KT6 6AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Bamanoosh KT6 6AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Signature at Surbiton KT6 6AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sainsbury's KT6 6AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Munchies KT6 6HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Oniseh Persian Cuisine KT6 6AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Nawab To Go KT6 6AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Kebir Turkish Kitchen KT6 6HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Ishver News KT6 6HE | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Agra Tandoori KT6 6HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Prince Of Wales KT6 6AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A240 (49); On or near Muybridge Yard (39); On or near South Place (25); On or near The Retreat (19); On or near Middle Green Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- KT5 8ST: 28 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- KT5 8SP: 23 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- KT5 8SH: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- KT5 8SY: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- KT6 6AP: 2 addresses of 99 in the postcode
- KT5 8SR: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- KT5 8SX: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Browns Road · Mayberry Place · South Place · South Place · Alpha Road · Warwick Grove · King Charles Crescent · Middle Green Close · Maplewood Grove · Brown's Road · Lysander Gardens · Britannia Road
All the streets in KT5, KT6 and across Kingston upon Thames.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.