KT7 area guide
Who lives in KT7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Elmbridge
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 17,120 (2024)
KT7Postcode district · Thames Ditton
What KT7 is like
The KT7 postcode district in Elmbridge covers 259 live postcodes and is home to about 17,120 people in 6,538 households. 75.4% of households own their home, 16% rent privately and 8.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 45–49, and 64.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in KT7 sold for a median of £770,000 over the year to August 2026.
How KT7 compares
Headline figures for KT7, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 18.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 98% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where KT7 differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 9.3 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 24 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
75.4% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
KT7 FAQs
01Is KT7 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in KT7?The median sale price over the last year was £770,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £770,000.
03Is KT7 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in KT7?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers KT7?The local authority for KT7 is Elmbridge.
The local authority for KT7 is Elmbridge.
06How well connected is KT7?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.