Acre Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 6EZ 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 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 6EU, KT2 6AJ, KT2 6HD, KT2 6AG, KT2 6AE, KT2 6AF, KT2 5HU, KT2 6HT, KT2 6HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 6EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 39.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 47.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 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 (88.1%) 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 | 59.2% | 61.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 26.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6EZ this area, 9.7% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.5% | 62.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83.7% | 83.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 81.3% | 73.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 73.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.6% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Road was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Canbury Gardens average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Acre Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Canbury Gardens and the 210th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-29 | £510,040 |
| 111 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-08-05 | £563,285 |
| 121 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-06-06 | £878,616 |
| 123 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-03-15 | £580,439 |
| 119 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-03-08 | £744,435 |
KT2 6EZ 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 6EZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,447 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 | 326 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School St Agatha's Drive , KT2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere School Latchmere Road , KT2 5TT | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Primary School Alexandra Road , KT2 6SE | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 712 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 | 761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 2,644 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 | 1,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,172 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,303 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 | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boho Cafe | 159A Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 175 yd | |
| Park Bar And Kitchen | 157 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 441 yd | |
| Boho Cafe | 152 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 519 yd | |
| Cake Owls | 109 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 532 yd | |
| Coffee & Dolce | 131 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wych Elm Pub | The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road | 117 yd | |
| Willoughby Arms | 47 Willoughby Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 278 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 504 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | 19 New Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 572 yd | |
| The Canbury Arms | 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road Fish Bar | 23 Cross Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 129 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar | 153 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 175 yd | |
| Silver River Chinese Take Away | 133 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 552 yd | |
| Spice Lodge | 59 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 554 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Kitchen | 58 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 178 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 169 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 681 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 64 Gordon Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 783 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | 142 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dinton Field ST. AGATHAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Latchmere Park LATCHMERE LANE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| The Kingston Academy RICHMOND ROAD | 907 yd | |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.