Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

SKERNE ROAD, KT2 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKERNE ROAD, KT2 5AD.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

48% of KT2 5AD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, KT2 5AD offers 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 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 46% 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 high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 23.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00174871 (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 KT2 5AD. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.5%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed16.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 424,000

28 sales · Mean £ 399,241

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

Crime rates near KT2 5AD are high at 229 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.

Shoplifting665
Violence and sexual offences411
Anti-social behaviour286
Public order151
Other theft137

school Local Schools

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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.7 km
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils1.0 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils1.1 km
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The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.4 km
  • Kingston Express0.6 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Boaters0.5 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
  • The Mill0.8 km
  • Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.4 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.6 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.4 km
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Cote0.4 km
  • Local Hero0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.4 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Nippy0.5 km
  • Cross Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dallas Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Sblended Milkshakes0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Oseyo0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • KT Minimarket Ltd0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.3 km
  • Hampton Wick0.6 km
  • Norbiton1.4 km

Bus Stops

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