Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

ROYAL QUARTER, KT2 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL QUARTER, KT2 5BG.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. KT2 5BG spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £501k. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.

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

KT2 5BG is an active urban area on Royal Quarter, 0.8km from Hampton Wick in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

For renters and young professionals, KT2 5BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £501k, down 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00174879 (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 5BG. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.4%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 417,500

26 sales · Mean £ 444,961

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

Crime rates near KT2 5BG are high at 257 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.

Shoplifting707
Violence and sexual offences485
Anti-social behaviour375
Public order178
Other theft160

school Local Schools

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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.4 km
  • Kingston Express0.5 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Hermes Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Boaters0.6 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
  • The Mill0.8 km
  • Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.4 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.6 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.3 km
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Cote0.4 km
  • Local Hero0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.3 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.5 km
  • Nippy0.4 km
  • Cross Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Dallas Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Sblended Milkshakes0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Oseyo0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • KT Minimarket Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.3 km
  • Hampton Wick0.6 km
  • Norbiton1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Turks Pier0.2 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.3 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.3 km
  • Kingston Rail Station0.3 km