East Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 6EL 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 East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 6EJ, KT2 6EF, KT2 6EG, KT2 6GX, KT2 6AL, KT2 5EL, KT2 5EH, KT2 6AB, KT2 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT2 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 53% | 47.9% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 58.6% | 58.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 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.
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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 57.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 79.7% | 65.8% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 76% | 59% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 13.8% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 74.5% | 58.6% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 18.9% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Canbury Gardens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Canbury Gardens and the 205th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46A East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-09-27 | £898,985 |
| 22 East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £877,000 | 2023-12-12 | £944,891 |
| 36 East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-11-29 | £837,338 |
| 8 East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-11-14 | £812,800 |
| 54 East Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,050 | 2022-10-14 | £705,890 |
KT2 6EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 6EL 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,146 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 | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Foundation 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 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere School Latchmere Road , KT2 5TT | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 1,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,348 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 | 223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topps Pizza | 60 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 117 yd | |
| Kingston Pizzaria | 54 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 122 yd | |
| Obon Sushi And Udon | 42 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 167 yd | |
| Yim Chai Restaurant | 37 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 201 yd | |
| Yimchai | 37 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Horse | 46 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 142 yd | |
| The Canbury Arms | 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 308 yd | |
| Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 404 yd | |
| Tenpin Megabowl | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 404 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisces Fish Kitchen | 58 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 118 yd | |
| Fireaway | 63 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 145 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Zain Hut Ltd) | 41 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 190 yd | |
| Hen Pen | 25 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 222 yd | |
| Liberty Lane @ Whelans | 20 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 340 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 493 yd | |
| Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 547 yd | |
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 850 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 | 231.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.