KT2 5AQ is a well-regarded residential area 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 5AQ 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 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are high (248 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00174874 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOPWITH WAY, KT2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOPWITH WAY, KT2 5AQ.
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32
£ 74,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5AQ 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.
Area Character
KT2 5AQ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5AQ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 335,000
23 sales · Mean £ 346,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near KT2 5AQ are high at 248 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.
school Local Schools
Tiffin School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Bedelsford School
King Athelstan Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- Jefferies 8881.0 km
- Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.2 km
- Kingston Express0.5 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.3 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hermes Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Boaters0.7 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.2 km
- The Mill0.8 km
- Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.2 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.2 km
- Boho Cafe0.6 km
- Cote0.5 km
- Local Hero0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.3 km
- + 139 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Oseyo0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.3 km
- Haweli Kingston0.9 km
- Nippy0.6 km
- Cross Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- Dallas Fried Chicken0.2 km
- + 36 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 Pier0.5 km
- Kingston Turks Pier0.5 km
- Kingston Turks Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25AQ · Data under Open Government Licence