Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

POPLAR GARDENS, KT3 3DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GARDENS, KT3 3DW.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 65,600 /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: KT3 3DW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT3 3DW's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £837k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £837k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

KT3 3DW is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Gardens, 0.7km from Norbiton Common in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Coombe Vale ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

For serious buyers, KT3 3DW is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £837k. 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 KT3 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00014912 (shared with 6 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 KT3 3DW. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.7%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 843,750

8 sales · Mean £ 806,875

Terraced

£ 690,000

1 sales · Mean £ 690,000

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

KT3 3DW 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour30
Burglary15
Other theft12
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Coombe Girls' School

Outstanding1531 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good488 pupils0.9 km
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Coombe Hill Infant School

Good270 pupils0.9 km
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Coombe Hill Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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The Holy Cross School

Good982 pupils1.1 km
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding475 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • 1 Bunge0.8 km
  • 63 High Street0.8 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • New Malden News0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Malden Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Malden Golf Club0.4 km
  • Han0.6 km
  • Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
  • Grafton Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Cake & Bingsoo0.7 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Genghis Khan0.8 km
  • Imone Korean Restaurant1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • H Mart Europe Ltd0.7 km
  • New Malden Food Centre1.0 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Wilk01.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Salt And Vinegar1.0 km
  • Wok Express0.5 km
  • Bab0.9 km
  • Wok 'N' Fish0.5 km
  • Fee-ka0.5 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St George's Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Malden0.6 km
  • Norbiton1.6 km
  • Berrylands1.7 km