Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

ROYAL QUARTER, KT2 5BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

374

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5BY 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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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in KT2 5BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, KT2 5BY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.

Safety: Crime rates are high (269 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00184339 (shared with 4 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 5BY. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 420,000

11 sales · Mean £ 444,772

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

Crime rates near KT2 5BY are high at 269 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.

Shoplifting695
Violence and sexual offences488
Anti-social behaviour340
Public order171
Other theft158

school Local Schools

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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils1.0 km
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The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.3 km
  • Kingston Express0.5 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Boaters0.6 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
  • The Mill0.8 km
  • Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.4 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.5 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.3 km
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Cote0.4 km
  • Local Hero0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.4 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Oseyo0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.5 km
  • Nippy0.5 km
  • Cross Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dallas Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Sblended Milkshakes0.3 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.2 km
  • Hampton Wick0.7 km
  • Norbiton1.3 km

Bus Stops

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