Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KT2 5GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT2 5GU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

283

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 72,600 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: KT2 5GU 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.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

KT2 5GU has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT2 5GU is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Parkleys Estate in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, KT2 5GU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 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 5GU are sourced from Output Area E00015164 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5GU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

KT2 5GU has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting9
Burglary6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

A

Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service

Good72 pupils0.1 km
P

Meadlands Primary School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
S

The Tiffin Girls' School

Outstanding1229 pupils0.8 km
S

Teddington School

Good1180 pupils0.8 km
S

Grey Court School

Outstanding1509 pupils0.9 km
P

Fern Hill Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.0 km
S

The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils1.0 km
P

St Richard's Church of England Primary School

Good219 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Ham Cross Service Station0.2 km
  • Newsbox0.2 km
  • Better Price0.9 km
  • Tudor News0.9 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Tamesis Club (The Tamesis Club)0.8 km
  • The Ham Brewery Tap0.6 km
  • The Cardinal PH, Peppe Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hand & Flower0.3 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The English Bistro0.2 km
  • The Gyro Club0.9 km
  • KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club0.8 km
  • Swiss Bread Bakery and Cafe1.0 km
  • Bell&Buon0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Batterfly Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • C C Pizza0.9 km
  • Chef For You1.0 km
  • Jaflong Tandoori0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teddington1.7 km
  • Hampton Wick1.9 km
  • Kingston2.1 km