Carrington Close is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT2 7HT is located in the Coombe Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 2009-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carrington Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT2 7JA, KT2 7JY, KT2 7JZ, KT2 7JD, KT2 7JB, KT2 7JT, KT2 7LZ, KT2 7NA, KT2 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT2 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 83.3% | 59.7% | -23.6% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 33.8% | 19.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 61.7% | 60.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7HT this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47.5% | 33.5% | -14.0% | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 42.2% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 15% | 3.7% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 64.2% | 47.5% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 59.1% | 53% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 26.7% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 52.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 25.3% | 22.3% | -3.0% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 16% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Close was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrington Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 210th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Carrington Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,150,000 | 2013-05-30 | £7,228,571 |
| 2 Carrington Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £1,000,075 | 1995-02-28 | £7,333,883 |
KT2 7HT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in KT2 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School Bowness Crescent , Kingston Vale SW15 3QL | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Infant School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 1,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School St Agatha's Drive , KT2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Business School | Kingston Business School, Kingston Hill Campus | 365 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Food Store | Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Hill | 365 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Library Cafe | Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Hill | 365 yd | |
| Dorich House Museum | Dorich House, Kingston Vale | 827 yd | |
| Unilever Training Centre | Four Acres, George Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canbury School KINGSTON HILL | 707 yd | |
| Coombe Hill Golf Club GOLF CLUB DRIVE | golf | 794 yd |
| Commons Extension Pitches 1-9 Robin Hood Way | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.