KT8 area guide
Who lives in KT8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Elmbridge
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 24,247 (2024)
KT8Postcode district · West Molesey
What KT8 is like
The KT8 postcode district in Elmbridge covers 435 live postcodes and is home to about 24,247 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 73.4% of households own their home, 16.2% rent privately and 9.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 61.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in KT8 sold for a median of £563,000 over the year to August 2026.
How KT8 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Around the middle — 20.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 93% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Mostly owner-occupied
73.4% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
KT8 FAQs
01Is KT8 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 KT8?The median sale price over the last year was £563,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £563,000.
03Is KT8 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in KT8?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers KT8?KT8 is in Elmbridge.
KT8 is in Elmbridge.
06How well connected is KT8?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 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.