Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

LOWER HAM ROAD, KT2 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER HAM ROAD, KT2 5AY.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, KT2 5AY combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£385k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

KT2 5AY 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 5AY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 8.1% year-on-year. 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00015161 (shared with 10 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 5AY. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

KT2 5AY has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour55
Violence and sexual offences45
Other theft21
Bicycle theft19
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils0.5 km
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Fern Hill Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils0.7 km
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The Tiffin Girls' School

Outstanding1229 pupils0.7 km
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Teddington School

Good1180 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • Cheese & Pickle0.8 km
  • AmeriCandy Store0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Boaters0.1 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.9 km
  • The Gazebo1.0 km
  • Tamesis Club (The Tamesis Club)0.6 km
  • Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.9 km
  • Boho Cafe0.2 km
  • Cote1.0 km
  • Local Hero1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe1.0 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Foodhall1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Oseyo0.9 km
  • Longdan0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Ding Tea London - 1LTD1.0 km
  • Joe And The Juice Kingston0.8 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Kokoro0.9 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes0.8 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.8 km
  • Hampton Wick0.8 km
  • Norbiton1.6 km