Postcode report
KT23 4YT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About KT23 4YT: area rating, property, schools and local change
KT23 4YT is a postcode in Bookham West, Mole Valley, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KT23 4YT, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KT23 4YT are health and housing, while local prosperity 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 KT23 4YT is based on Mole Valley 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,704 residents, 1,249 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 22% 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 6/10.
For property prices near KT23 4YT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KT23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £690k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KT23 4YT can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KT23 4YT 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 KT23 4YT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 KT23 4YT
Is KT23 4YT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% 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 KT23 4YT?
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 KT23 4YT?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near KT23 4YT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for KT23 4YT?
LocaleIQ matched KT23 4YT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in KT23 4YT?
The latest median sold price is £690k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KT23 4YT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.