KT2 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Richmond Road, 1.1km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
For renters and young professionals, KT2 5BP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00174878 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BP.
233
35
£ 74,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5BP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates KT2 5BP — age 35, 36% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5BP. The average age is 34.8. 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
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 5BP has low crime rates — 44 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Tiffin School
Latchmere School
Fern Hill Primary School
The Kingston Academy
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Jeyam Food And Wine0.1 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
- Kingston Express0.9 km
- Orange Supermarket0.9 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.4 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Boaters0.4 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.5 km
- Kings Tun0.6 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Pryzm0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.6 km
- Boho Cafe0.3 km
- Cote0.8 km
- Local Hero0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.7 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- KT Minimarket Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Longdan0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.7 km
- Nippy0.8 km
- Anar Kitchen \& Bubble T London0.7 km
- Bubbleology0.7 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.5 km
- Hampton Wick0.8 km
- Norbiton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25BP · Data under Open Government Licence