Royal Quarter is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 5BJ is located in the Canbury Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 5BS, KT2 5BU, KT2 5BG, KT2 5AF, KT2 5BY, KT2 5AH, KT2 5AD, KT2 5FX, KT2 5FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT2 5BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT2 5BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 42.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.2% | 61.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT2 5BJ this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 80.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 7.6% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 80.3% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 46.5% |
| Other | 10% | 1.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 61.5% | 56.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 41.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 27.7% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 41.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.3% | 10.2% | -7.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Quarter was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canbury Gardens average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Dartmouth House Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-07 | £340,081 |
| Flat 11 Dartmouth House Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-10-21 | £498,945 |
| Flat 48 Dartmouth House Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-09-26 | £368,440 |
| Flat 28 Dartmouth House Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-07-01 | £503,557 |
| Flat 23 Dartmouth House Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-02-23 | £551,882 |
KT2 5BJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in KT2 5BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Acre Road , KT2 6EN | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 997 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ôlong Bubble And Fruit Teas | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 195 yd | |
| 139 Coffee | 27 Sury Basin, Kingston Upon Thames | 214 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit L15 Lower Ground Floor, The Bentall Centre | 223 yd | |
| Waterstones | Unit S9 Second Floor, Bentall Centre | 223 yd | |
| Yo! Sushi | Unit F12A Bentall Centre, Wood Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Horse | 46 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 298 yd | |
| Kings Tun | 153-157 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 355 yd | |
| Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 393 yd | |
| Tenpin Megabowl | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 393 yd | |
| Wheelwrights Arms | The Wheelwrights Arms, 60 Clarence Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1B, Kingston Railway Station | 179 yd | |
| Fuel Juice | Unit SK1 Bentall Centre, Wood Street | 227 yd | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | Unit L9 Lower Ground Floor, The Bentall Centre | 237 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 45-47 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 241 yd | |
| Hen Pen | 25 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 195 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 246 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 310 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 525 yd | |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Roy'S Gym (Closed) 63b 63b High Street | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| St John The Baptist C Of E Junior School LOWER TEDDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 208.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.