KT2 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Galsworthy Road, 0.5km from Norbiton in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Coombe Hill ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £469k, down 29.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for KT2 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00014865 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALSWORTHY ROAD, KT2 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALSWORTHY ROAD, KT2 7BS.
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£ 64,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 7BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
KT2 7BS has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 29.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 7BS. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 259,500
14 sales · Mean £ 286,142
Detached
£ 1,574,999
2 sales · Mean £ 1,574,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 7BS has low crime rates — 35 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
Alexandra Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
Coombe Hill Infant School
Coombe Hill Junior School
King's Oak Primary School
Tiffin School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Crescent Express0.7 km
- Jefferies 8880.5 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Orange Supermarket0.9 km
- The Traditional Off Licence0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Indimax Dhaba0.9 km
- Belvedere @ Kingston Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Coco And Lime0.3 km
- Coombe Wood Golf Club Restaurant0.6 km
- Fat Boys Cafe0.8 km
- Fish! Kitchen0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Haweli Kingston0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken0.7 km
- Park Road Chippy0.5 km
- Spice Lodge0.6 km
- Al-Amin Tandoori Take Away/Tuk Tuk Express0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Albert0.4 km
- The Norbiton0.6 km
- The Park Tavern0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.5 km
- The Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbiton0.4 km
- Kingston1.5 km
- Berrylands1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norbiton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: KT27BS · Data under Open Government Licence