KT2 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Richmond Road, 1.1km from Kingston Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT2, KT2 5BX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £498k, down 53.3% 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00015163 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BX.
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36
£ 74,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5BX 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 5BX's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £498k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 53.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5BX. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 404,000
11 sales · Mean £ 432,136
Detached
£ 1,280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 5BX has low crime rates — 38 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
Latchmere School
The Kingston Academy
Fern Hill Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
The Tiffin Girls' School
Tiffin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Argos Ltd1.0 km
- Jeyam Food And Wine0.0 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Cheese & Pickle0.9 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Boaters0.3 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.7 km
- Kings Tun0.8 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Pryzm0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.7 km
- Boho Cafe0.1 km
- Cote0.9 km
- Local Hero0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.9 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
31 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
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- KT Minimarket Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Longdan0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.7 km
- Hampton Wick0.9 km
- Norbiton1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25BX · Data under Open Government Licence