Shortlands Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 6HD is located in the Kingston Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 6EU, KT2 6HX, KT2 6HG, KT2 6EZ, KT2 6JL, KT2 6JW, KT2 6JJ, KT2 6JN, KT2 6HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 6HD 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 6HD 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 Shortlands 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.
Shortlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £999,950 | 2024-09-12 | £1,017,949 |
| 51A Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-08-30 | £941,443 |
| 35 Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-02-10 | £778,468 |
| 9 Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £937,000 | 2022-10-11 | £933,325 |
| 40 Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-08-16 | £802,365 |
KT2 6HD 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 6HD 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 | 3,415 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 | 317 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School St Agatha's Drive , KT2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere School Latchmere Road , KT2 5TT | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Primary School Alexandra Road , KT2 6SE | 4out of 4 | 569 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 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,381 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 | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,624 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 | 263 yd | |
| Park Bar And Kitchen | 157 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 365 yd | |
| Pottery Bar | The Pottery, 20 Park Road | 466 yd | |
| Lassaggino Kingston | 55 - 57 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 478 yd | |
| Boho Cafe | 152 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wych Elm Pub | The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road | 85 yd | |
| Willoughby Arms | 47 Willoughby Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 206 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | 19 New Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 507 yd | |
| The Canbury Arms | 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 571 yd | |
| Queens Head | 144 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road Fish Bar | 23 Cross Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 87 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar | 153 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 263 yd | |
| Spice Lodge | 59 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 468 yd | |
| Park Road Chippy | 13 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 612 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Kitchen | 58 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 178 Kings Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 171 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 64 Gordon Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 748 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 806 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | 142 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dinton Field ST. AGATHAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 737 yd |
| Latchmere Park LATCHMERE LANE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 843 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| The Kingston Academy RICHMOND ROAD | 983 yd | |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,064 yd |
| Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club GALSWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 166.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.