Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

WOLSEY DRIVE, KT2 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSEY DRIVE, KT2 5DP.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT2 5DP 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT2 5DP's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £878k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £878k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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

KT2 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Wolsey Drive, 1.0km from Parkleys Estate in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Tudor ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

For serious buyers, KT2 5DP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £878k, down 12.8% year-on-year. 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 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00015151 (shared with 12 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 5DP. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.2%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 752,500

14 sales · Mean £ 768,785

Semi-Detached

£ 734,000

2 sales · Mean £ 734,000

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

KT2 5DP has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime12
Other theft8
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Fern Hill Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils0.2 km
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The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils0.2 km
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The Tiffin Girls' School

Outstanding1229 pupils0.3 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils0.3 km
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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Teddington School

Good1180 pupils0.9 km
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Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service

Good72 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Laurel Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Rowleys Bakery0.9 km
  • S.P. Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Shell Waitrose Kingstonian0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boaters0.7 km
  • The Wych Elm Pub0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • The Park Tavern1.0 km
  • The Cardinal PH, Peppe Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Cake Owls0.7 km
  • Canbury Secret Cafe1.0 km
  • Coffee & Dolce0.6 km
  • Deea0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kingfisher Bar0.6 km
  • Silver River Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Batterfly Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Cross Road Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston1.3 km
  • Hampton Wick1.5 km
  • Norbiton1.7 km