Is KT2 5AA a safe place to live?

Crime rates in KT2 5AA are higher than average, at 234 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of KT2 5AA?

The population for the KT2 5AA area is approximately 104 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KINGSGATE ROAD, KT2 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSGATE ROAD, KT2 5AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

104

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

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4/10

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4/10

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Area Character

KT2 5AA is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT2 5AA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kingsgate Road, 0.8km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00184368 (shared with 2 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 5AA. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.8%

Asian / British Asian38.1%

Black / African / Caribbean1.0%

Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

71%Active

FT: 59%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near KT2 5AA are high at 234 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.

Shoplifting565

Violence and sexual offences448

Anti-social behaviour306

Other theft136

Public order131

school Local Schools

St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.5 km

Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.6 km

St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.6 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km

Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.9 km

Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km

Latchmere School

Good897 pupils1.0 km

King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby

Argos Ltd0.5 km
Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.3 km
Kingston Express0.5 km
Orange Supermarket0.8 km
+ 49 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby

Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.2 km
Travelodge0.4 km
Travelodge0.4 km
Premier Inn0.5 km
Hermes Hotel1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby

Boaters0.6 km
Tenpin Megabowl0.3 km
The Mill0.8 km
Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.3 km
The Fighting Cocks0.5 km
+ 27 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby

Cafe La Cigale0.3 km
Boho Cafe0.6 km
Cote0.5 km
Local Hero0.4 km
Marks & Spencer Cafe0.3 km
+ 131 more

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Supermarkets

11 nearby

Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
Tesco0.2 km
Aldi0.4 km
Oseyo0.3 km
Sainsbury's0.5 km
+ 6 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 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 Chicken0.3 km
Sblended Milkshakes0.3 km
+ 30 more

KINGSGATE ROAD, KT2 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Neighbourhood Index

Area Character

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Ethnicity Profile

Economic Activity

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

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Retailers - Other

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

Pub, NightClub

Restaurant, Cafe

Supermarkets

Takeaway Shop

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