Richmond Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 5BZ is located in the Canbury Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 5HA, KT2 5DZ, KT2 5AT, KT2 5HD, KT2 5BX, KT2 5EZ, KT2 5HB, KT2 5AB, KT2 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 5BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 37.8% | 37.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 66.9% | 66.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 26.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5BZ this area, 6.2% 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 2.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.7% | 66.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.4% | 76.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 79.2% | 69.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 12.4% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 69.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Canbury Gardens average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richmond Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Canbury Gardens and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor 139 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-10-11 | £401,600 |
| Flat 1A 137 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-02 | £365,807 |
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor 139 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-04-05 | £443,757 |
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor 139 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-04-24 | £361,636 |
| 143A Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2014-10-03 | £315,162 |
KT2 5BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
KT2 5BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in KT2 5BZ 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Acre Road , KT2 6EN | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere School Latchmere Road , KT2 5TT | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service The Dukes Centre , Dukes Avenue KT2 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Dolce | 131 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 20 yd | |
| Deea | 145-147 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 26 yd | |
| Boho Cafe | 152 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 37 yd | |
| Cake Owls | 109 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 111 yd | |
| Tandems Cafe | Cafe, Latchmere Recreation Ground | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | 144 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 53 yd | |
| Boaters | The Boaters Inn, Canbury Gardens | 277 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 46 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 559 yd | |
| The Wych Elm Pub | The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road | 627 yd | |
| Tamesis Club | The Tamesis Club, Trowlock Way | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Chinese Take Away | 133 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 13 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar | 153 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 391 yd | |
| Fireaway | 63 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 455 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Kitchen | 58 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 503 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Zain Hut Ltd) | 41 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 378 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 178 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 640 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 773 yd | |
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 846 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| The Kingston Academy RICHMOND ROAD | 616 yd | |
| St John The Baptist C Of E Junior School LOWER TEDDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Broom Road Recreation Ground BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND TROWLOCK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Latchmere Park LATCHMERE LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Teddington Sports Centre BROOM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Dinton Field ST. AGATHAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| The Tiffin Girls' School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 825 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.