Postcode report
Is KT12 4DB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About KT12 4DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
KT12 4DB is a postcode in Hersham Village, Elmbridge, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KT12 4DB, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KT12 4DB are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for KT12 4DB is based on Elmbridge 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,660 residents, 709 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near KT12 4DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KT12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £463k from 50 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KT12 4DB can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KT12 4DB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around KT12 4DB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about KT12 4DB
Is KT12 4DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near KT12 4DB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near KT12 4DB?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for KT12 4DB?
LocaleIQ matched KT12 4DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in KT12 4DB?
The latest median sold price is £463k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KT12 4DB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.