Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

ELM ROAD, KT2 6JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, KT2 6JL.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 74,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, KT2 6JL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £150,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT2 6JL is a safe, established residential area on Elm Road, 0.5km from Kingston Hill in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Kingston Gate ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, KT2 6JL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00014790 (shared with 8 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 6JL. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.9%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

KT2 6JL has low crime rates — 25 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour44
Drugs27
Other theft21
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill

Good374 pupils0.4 km
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Alexandra Primary School

Requires Improvement469 pupils0.5 km
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils0.6 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.7 km
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Fern Hill Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.0 km
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The Kingston Academy

Outstanding1169 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Jefferies 8880.7 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.8 km
  • The Traditional Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Belvedere @ Kingston Lodge Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Boaters0.9 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.8 km
  • Kings Tun0.9 km
  • Kingston Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Pryzm0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.9 km
  • Boho Cafe0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • The Neighborhood Subs & Deli0.8 km
  • Yimchai0.7 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • KT Minimarket Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Haweli Kingston0.9 km
  • Anar Kitchen \& Bubble T London0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Sufi's Grill House0.5 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbiton0.8 km
  • Kingston0.9 km
  • Hampton Wick1.5 km