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.
SKERNE ROAD, KT2 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKERNE ROAD, KT2 5AD.
514
32
£ 74,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Tiffin School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bedelsford School
Latchmere School
The Kingston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.1 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: KT25AD · Data under Open Government Licence