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.
ELM ROAD, KT2 6JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, KT2 6JL.
275
36
£ 74,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
Alexandra Primary School
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Latchmere School
Tiffin School
Fern Hill Primary School
The Kingston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Belvedere @ Kingston Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
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, 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
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
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
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