The Crest Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (KT5), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21800950.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 3, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in Kingston upon Thames costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Berrylands, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brunswick Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 59% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,215,000 | £1,215,000 | £1,215,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £1,142,500 | £1,142,500 | £1,142,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £910,000 | £910,000 | £910,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £1,102,000 | £1,102,000 | £1,102,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £1,175,000 | £1,175,000 | £1,175,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £679,000 | £679,000 | £679,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £700,000 | £545,000 | £820,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2002 | 4 | £472,500 | £460,000 | £500,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2024 | 12 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £1,215,000 | |
| 31 May 2023 | 7A KT5 8JZ | Detached | £1,142,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2022 | 4 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2020 | 3 KT5 8JZ | Semi-detached | £1,350,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 17 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £910,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2017 | 8 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £1,102,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 9 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £1,175,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2013 | 17 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £679,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2012 | OOKIEP, 19 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 7A KT5 8JZ | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2007 | 4 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £820,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2007 | 21 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 6 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 12A KT5 8JZ | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2002 | 5 KT5 8JZ | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2002 | 12B KT5 8JZ | Detached | £470,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 4 KT5 8JZ | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 3 KT5 8JZ | Semi-detached | £330,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 156 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1900-1929 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (37% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land To The Rear Of 22-24 The Avenue, Surbiton, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 8JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| KT5 8LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 26 m and 31 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT5 8JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT5 8LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Berrylands 364,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Surbiton 7.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Malden Manor 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pine Gardens Berrylands | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cromwell Road Bus Station Kingston Upon Thames | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kingston Town End Pier Kingston Upon Thames | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ewell Road, Surbiton Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 31 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunswick Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pearcare Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodge (Surbiton Hospital) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Surbiton Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Londis Cashzone | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 24 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Lane Recreation Ground 5.0 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Raeburn Avenue Allotments 7,400 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hampton Court, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west. 4 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 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Ravens Ait | Island | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| The Creek | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Dark Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Ham Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north |
| Farm Bog | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Oak Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tolworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Athelstan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Christ Church Primary School KT5 8LJ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Sunrise & Sunset Club KT5 8LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club KT5 8JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Hill Park Food And Wine KT5 8EJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| New Kam Tong KT5 8EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Sonette's Divine Creations KT5 8ES | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| KoffeeROOM LTD KT5 9AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Alexandra Drive Post Office KT5 9AG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips KT5 9AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Cafe Rosa KT5 9AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Sainsburys KT5 9EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Alex Convenience Store KT5 9AG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| JHS Convenience Store KT5 9AG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pine Walk (9); On or near Chiltern Drive (6); On or near The Crest (4); On or near The Byeways (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 60% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 59% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
The Byeways · Pine Walk · Chiltern Drive · Berrylands · The Roystons · The Ridge · The Ridings · Stirling Walk · Surbiton Hill Park · Manor Crescent · Pembroke Avenue
All the streets in KT5 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.