Birkenhead Avenue is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 6RT is located in the Norbiton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 6RU, KT2 6RS, KT2 6SR, KT2 6RR, KT2 6RZ, KT2 6RX, KT2 6TL, KT2 6RA, KT2 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT2 6RT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 56.4% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 43.6% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 6RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 69.8% | 56.8% | -13.0% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 29.2% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 59.1% | 58.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6RT 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.6% | 64.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 62% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 63.2% | 52.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 17.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 52.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 22.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 12.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 5.9% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkenhead Avenue was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birkenhead Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 114th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 153 Norbiton Hall Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2023-02-24 | £372,071 |
| Flat 144 Norbiton Hall Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-09-07 | £402,181 |
| Flat 152 Norbiton Hall Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-02-10 | £389,023 |
| Flat 147 Norbiton Hall Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-12-02 | £399,258 |
| Flat 138 Norbiton Hall Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-08-06 | £388,452 |
KT2 6RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
KT2 6RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6RT 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,700 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 | 461 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Primary School Alexandra Road , KT2 6SE | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 835 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 | 842 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 | 118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 1,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parma | 134 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 154 yd | |
| Ramos Turkish Restaurant | 140A London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 184 yd | |
| St Peter's Church Thursday Lucheon | St Peters Church, London Road | 187 yd | |
| Thames Superfoods | 31 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 367 yd | |
| River Cafe | 35 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 53 Hawks Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 332 yd | |
| The Canbury Arms | 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 339 yd | |
| The Norbiton | 16 Clifton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 371 yd | |
| The Fighting Cocks | 56 Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 429 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 204 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Flame | 134 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 154 yd | |
| Peri Bites | 128A London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 156 yd | |
| Lotus House | 9 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 303 yd | |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Take Away/Tuk Tuk Express | 11 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 305 yd | |
| Haweli Kingston | 27 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 64 Gordon Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 196 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | 142 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 203 yd | |
| ADA Food Centre | 36 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 572 yd | |
| Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 212 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 718 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 968 yd | |
| Athelstan Recreation Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 CHAPEL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.