KT2 5BW is a well-regarded residential area on Richmond Road, 0.8km 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 5BW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for KT2 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00174874 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, KT2 5BW.
507
32
£ 74,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5BW 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
KT2 5BW has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5BW. The average age is 31.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near KT2 5BW are high at 179 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
Tiffin School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bedelsford School
Latchmere School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
King Athelstan Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Jefferies 8880.9 km
- Jeyam Food And Wine0.5 km
- Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.2 km
- Kingston Express0.6 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.3 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Boaters0.7 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.2 km
- The Mill0.9 km
- Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure0.2 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Cafe La Cigale0.3 km
- Boho Cafe0.6 km
- Cote0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Local Hero0.5 km
- + 141 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Oseyo0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
- Haweli Kingston0.9 km
- Nippy0.6 km
- Cross Road Fish Bar0.7 km
- Dallas Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.2 km
- Hampton Wick0.9 km
- Norbiton1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25BW · Data under Open Government Licence