Kelvedon Close is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 5LF is located in the Tudor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 5LP, KT2 5LG, KT2 5LN, KT2 5LW, KT2 5LR, KT2 5PJ, KT2 5TU, KT2 5LB, KT2 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT2 5LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 24.8% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 65.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 62.3% | 66.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 26.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5LF this area, 2.6% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.1% | 69.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.1% | 86.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 77.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 77.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 15.4% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelvedon Close was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Canbury Gardens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kelvedon Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Canbury Gardens and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-12-19 | £748,224 |
| 56 Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-05-26 | £667,311 |
| 80 Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2019-08-16 | £687,995 |
| 56 Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £569,950 | 2016-07-01 | £604,255 |
| 54 Kelvedon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2014-12-23 | £471,202 |
KT2 5LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5LF 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School St Agatha's Drive , KT2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere School Latchmere Road , KT2 5TT | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Primary School Alexandra Road , KT2 6SE | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill St Paul's C of E Primary School, Princes Road , KT2 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 883 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 | 854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Bar And Kitchen | 157 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 595 yd | |
| Boho Cafe | 159A Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 821 yd | |
| Tifani Coffee | 85 Crescent Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 879 yd | |
| Pottery Bar | The Pottery, 20 Park Road | 893 yd | |
| Lassaggino Kingston | 55 - 57 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | 19 New Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 481 yd | |
| The Wych Elm Pub | The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road | 856 yd | |
| The Cardinal PH, Peppe Restaurant | The Cardinal, 174 Tudor Drive | 888 yd | |
| Willoughby Arms | 47 Willoughby Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 906 yd | |
| The Albert | 57 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road Fish Bar | 23 Cross Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 684 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar | 153 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 821 yd | |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips | 166 Tudor Drive, Kingston Upon Thames | 845 yd | |
| Spice Lodge | 59 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 947 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 49 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 178 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dinton Field ST. AGATHAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Latchmere Park LATCHMERE LANE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| The Kingston Academy RICHMOND ROAD | 989 yd | |
| Canbury School KINGSTON HILL | 1,001 yd | |
| The Tiffin Girls' School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.