KT2 5UE is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Kingston Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Canbury Gardens ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
For renters and young professionals, KT2 5UE 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5UE are sourced from Output Area E00014781 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT2 5UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT2 5UE.
393
28
£ 74,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT2 5UE 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 5UE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT2 5UE. The average age is 27.9. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT2 5UE has low crime rates — 18 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 Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Latchmere School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Fern Hill Primary School
The Kingston Academy
Alexandra Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
The Tiffin Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Jeyam Food And Wine0.7 km
- The Traditional Off Licence0.9 km
- Local Express, Unit F221.0 km
- Fresher1.0 km
- Laurel Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Boaters0.9 km
- The Grey Horse0.9 km
- The Wych Elm Pub0.5 km
- The Albert0.9 km
- The Norbiton0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Boho Cafe0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Yimchai1.0 km
- Akbar Restaurant0.9 km
- Boho Cafe0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Batterfly Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Cross Road Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fireaway0.9 km
- Hen Pen1.0 km
- Sufi's Grill House1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston1.2 km
- Norbiton1.3 km
- Hampton Wick1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: KT25UE · Data under Open Government Licence