KT2 5AR is a sought-after residential area on Lower Ham Road, 1.1km from Hampton Wick in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
For serious buyers, KT2 5AR is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00015160 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER HAM ROAD, KT2 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER HAM ROAD, KT2 5AR.
335
43
£ 74,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. KT2 5AR's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5AR. The average age is 42.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 5AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Kingston Academy
Fern Hill Primary School
Latchmere School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Teddington School
The Tiffin Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Argos Ltd1.0 km
- Jeyam Food And Wine0.2 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Cheese & Pickle0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Boaters0.1 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.8 km
- Kings Tun0.8 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Pryzm0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.8 km
- Boho Cafe0.2 km
- Cote0.9 km
- Local Hero0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.8 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
- Nippy1.0 km
- Anar Kitchen \& Bubble T London0.9 km
- Bubbleology0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- KT Minimarket Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Longdan0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.7 km
- Hampton Wick0.8 km
- Norbiton1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25AR · Data under Open Government Licence