Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

SOPWITH WAY, KT2 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOPWITH WAY, KT2 5AG.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

KT2 5AG is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT2 5AG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Sopwith Way, 0.7km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

For renters and young professionals, KT2 5AG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, down 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00174873 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5AG. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian38.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 365,000

19 sales · Mean £ 354,944

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near KT2 5AG are high at 227 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting572
Violence and sexual offences450
Anti-social behaviour355
Theft from the person144
Other theft143

school Local Schools

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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 km
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils1.0 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.4 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.2 km
  • Kingston Express0.5 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Hermes Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Boaters0.7 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.2 km
  • The Mill0.8 km
  • Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.2 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.2 km
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Cote0.5 km
  • Local Hero0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.3 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Oseyo0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
  • Haweli Kingston1.0 km
  • Nippy0.5 km
  • Cross Road Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Dallas Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.1 km
  • Hampton Wick0.8 km
  • Norbiton1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Rail Station0.1 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km