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.
YORK ROAD, KT2 6JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, KT2 6JQ.
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£ 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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Alexandra Primary School
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Tiffin School
Latchmere School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Fern Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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