Area Analysis Richmond upon Thames, South East

KT8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the KT8 postcode area.

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Population

21,080

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 57,250 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

KT8 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £589k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £589k. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

home £589,916 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT8 is a postcode district in Richmond upon Thames, South East, covering 432 active and 625 retired postcodes.

The largest share of KT8 (22%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (21%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes KT8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in KT8 are around £589k, down 7.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across KT8 at 195 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full KT8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1519
Anti-social behaviour602
Public order394
Vehicle crime316
Criminal damage and arson309

school Local Schools

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The Orchard Infant School

Good264 pupils
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Hurst Park Primary School

Good453 pupils
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Chandlers Field Primary School

Good397 pupils
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St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey

Good280 pupils
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Mitre Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Albion
  • East Molesey Cricket Club
  • Gallery 84
  • Imber Court Sports Club
  • Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Averna
  • Bomonti
  • Cafemyel
  • Canela
  • Casa Mia
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Daily Fresh Molesey
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Be Juiced
  • Carp & Trout
  • Guru Raj
  • Hampton Court Cafe
  • Harry's Fish Bar
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Esso Palace
  • MFG Palace
  • P.J. Dale (Butchers)
  • Palace Local
  • Parkhurst Filling Station
  • + 26 more