Postcode · Kingston upon Thames

KT2 5NX area guide

Who lives in KT2 5NX, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham
Council: Richmond upon Thames
Region: London
Neighbourhood population: 1,977 (2024)

KT2 5NXKingston upon Thames

At a glance

What KT2 5NX is like

KT2 5NX is a postcode in the Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham neighbourhood of Richmond upon Thames. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,977 people. 62.9% of households own their home, 23.5% rent privately and 12.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 55.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in KT2 5 sold for a median of £815,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How KT2 5NX compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

5/ 10

Around the middle — 23.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£815,000

Median over 147 sales in KT2 5, +7.2% on the year before.

TransportMore

2.8/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 17 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 12 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£128,590

Average a year, before tax — higher than 99% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
23.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
03
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in KT2 5 is up 7.2% on the year before.
04
An older population
21.4% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

KT2 5NX FAQs

Is KT2 5NX a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 23.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.8 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in KT2 5NX?

The median sale price over the last year was £815,000.

Homes in KT2 5 sold for a median of £815,000 across 147 sales in the year to August 2026, +7.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is KT2 5NX safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 23.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around KT2 5NX, below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.

Who lives in KT2 5NX?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 8.6% of residents. 62.9% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (41.6%).

Which council covers KT2 5NX?

KT2 5NX is in Richmond upon Thames.

KT2 5NX is in Richmond upon Thames, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is KT2 5NX?

Connectivity scores 2.8 out of 10.

There are 17 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 2.8 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Kingston Rail Station, 1 mile away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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