Albion Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 7BZ is located in the Coombe Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 7DA, KT3 3EG, KT2 7EU, KT2 7BY, KT2 7EZ, KT1 3SP, KT3 3UG, KT3 3UJ, KT2 7EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 7BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 25.4% | 24.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 62.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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% | 55.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 7BZ this area, 5.5% 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 68.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 3.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 68.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.5% | 62.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 68.4% | 66.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 17.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 65.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 26.6% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 4.2% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Road was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albion Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 221st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2018-12-03 | £1,504,490 |
| 1A Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-01-19 | £548,223 |
| 5 Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2016-02-26 | £2,754,177 |
| 19 Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2014-03-14 | £2,424,420 |
| 1 Albion Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2012-02-09 | £2,287,430 |
KT2 7BZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 7BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Hill Infant School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 2,632 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 | 2,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noura Lebanese Restaurant | 16 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 530 yd | |
| Unilever Training Centre | Four Acres, George Road | 739 yd | |
| Coombe Wood Golf Club | Club House, Coombe Wood Golf Club | 749 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar (Tea & Co) | Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road | 821 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Shop | Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert | 57 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames | 955 yd | |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club | Golf Club Drive, Kingston Upon Thames | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfish | 1 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 569 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 49 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames | 988 yd | |
| Cod Upon Thames | 210C Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11-14 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames | 525 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West | swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Rokeby Prep School COOMBE CROFT COOMBE CROFT GEORGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Marymount International School GEORGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Holy Cross Prep School GEORGE ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club GALSWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Coombe Wood Golf Club George Road | golf | 751 yd |
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.