KT2 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Watermans Close, 1.1km from Hampton Wick in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT2, KT2 5AS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £797k. 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 KT2 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00015160 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERMANS CLOSE, KT2 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERMANS CLOSE, KT2 5AS.
335
43
£ 74,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5AS 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.
Area Character
KT2 5AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £797k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £797k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5AS. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 860,000
1 sales · Mean £ 860,000
Semi-Detached
£ 735,000
1 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 5AS has low crime rates — 27 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
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
The Kingston Academy
Fern Hill Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Latchmere School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Teddington School
The Tiffin Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Jeyam Food And Wine0.2 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Cheese & Pickle0.8 km
- AmeriCandy Store0.9 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Boaters0.1 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.8 km
- Bacchus Late Bar & Venue1.0 km
- The Bishop0.9 km
- The Gazebo0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.8 km
- Boho Cafe0.2 km
- Cote0.9 km
- Local Hero0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.9 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
- Nippy1.0 km
- Ding Tea London - 1LTD0.9 km
- Joe And The Juice Kingston0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer Foodhall0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Oseyo0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.7 km
- Hampton Wick0.8 km
- Norbiton1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25AS · Data under Open Government Licence