Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

YORK ROAD, KT2 6JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, KT2 6JQ.

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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
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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

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in KT2 6JQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

home £337,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT2 6JQ is a safe, established residential area on York 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 6JQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for KT2 6JQ 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 6JQ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 319,375

4 sales · Mean £ 318,937

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

KT2 6JQ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour50
Drugs27
Other theft25
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill

Good374 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.3 km
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Alexandra Primary School

Requires Improvement469 pupils0.4 km
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.6 km
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Latchmere School

Good897 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Fern Hill Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Crescent Express1.0 km
  • Jefferies 8880.6 km
  • Jeyam Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Kingston Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Boaters1.0 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.8 km
  • Kings Tun0.9 km
  • Kingston Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Pryzm0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Cafe La Cigale0.9 km
  • Boho Cafe0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • The Neighborhood Subs & Deli0.8 km
  • Yimchai0.7 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • KT Minimarket Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 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 Kingston0.8 km
  • Anar Kitchen \& Bubble T London0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Sufi's Grill House0.5 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Belvedere @ Kingston Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbiton0.7 km
  • Kingston0.9 km
  • Hampton Wick1.5 km