Richmond Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 5BT is located in the Canbury Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 5ES, KT2 5BX, KT2 5AN, KT2 5EP, KT2 5EZ, KT2 5AL, KT2 5BP, KT2 5AP, KT2 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 5BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT2 5BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 33.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 54.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 69.2% | 66.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 21.4% | 27.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5BT this area, 6.6% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.4% | 66.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.8% | 81.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 70.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 70.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.9% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Canbury Gardens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Canbury Gardens and the 70th lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat At 101 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2019-11-22 | £372,940 |
| 99 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2012-05-22 | £1,239,708 |
| First Floor Flat At 101 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-03 | £379,934 |
| 105 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2008-03-07 | £645,736 |
| First Floor Flat At 101 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2007-05-18 | £397,748 |
KT2 5BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in KT2 5BT 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Acre Road , KT2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Community School 204 Acre Road , KT2 6EU | - not rated | 630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | - not rated | 982 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,137 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 | 441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mecklenburg Pupil Referral Unit North Kingston Centre , Richmond Road KT2 5PE | - not rated | 677 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring School 15 Coombe Road , KT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Owls | 109 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 49 yd | |
| Coffee & Dolce | 131 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 141 yd | |
| Boho Cafe | 152 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 167 yd | |
| Deea | 145-147 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 186 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | 1 Sury Basin, Kingston Upon Thames | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | 144 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 139 yd | |
| Boaters | The Boaters Inn, Canbury Gardens | 338 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 46 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 401 yd | |
| The Wych Elm Pub | The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road | 581 yd | |
| The Canbury Arms | 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Chinese Take Away | 133 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 147 yd | |
| Fireaway | 63 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 295 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Kitchen | 58 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 344 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar | 153 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Zain Hut Ltd) | 41 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 230 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 614 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 178 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 657 yd | |
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 703 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 223 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| St John The Baptist C Of E Junior School LOWER TEDDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| The Kingston Academy RICHMOND ROAD | 776 yd | |
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| Broom Road Recreation Ground BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND TROWLOCK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 901 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.