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About

Kew ward occupies the westernmost portion of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, bordered by the River Thames to the north and east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of period housing and more modern developments. Its streets are notably leafy and quiet, with a high proportion of green space integrated into the urban fabric. The residential feel is dominant, with local commerce centred on a few key streets serving the community.

The ward is globally synonymous with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that occupies a significant portion of the area. This extensive scientific institution, with its historic glasshouses and plant collections, shapes the local environment and atmosphere. The National Archives are also located here, adding a distinct institutional presence. Kew Green provides a large open common at the heart of the area, used for cricket and fairs, reinforcing a strong sense of local identity.

Area overview

On average Kew has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kew is £112,723 per year. There are 7 schools in Kew: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Kew is home to around 11,839 people, with a population density of about 3,597.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Kew Population
11,839
Population density
3,597.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.87(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.44(-46%)
Vehicle crime
11.99(+28%)
Burglary
7.01(+28%)
Other theft
6.67(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,805
57.49%
Other White
2,129
17.99%
Indian
459
3.88%
Other
353
2.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
317
2.68%
Total population: 11,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,719
69.86%
Level 3 (A level)
962
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
7.28%
No qualifications
642
6.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
317
3.3%
Total 16+ residents: 9,618

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,541
30.81%
Owns outright
1,508
30.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,297
25.93%
Other social rented
404
8.08%
Other forms of private rent
106
2.12%
Total households: 5,002

Property prices in Kew

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kew in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£2,150,000£8,455
Flats61£525,000£8,036
Semi-Detached25£1,400,000£10,870
Terraced28£956,250£9,756

10 years median price trend in Kew

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.

All postcodes in Kew

TW94DG

Burlington Avenue

TW94DZ

Strand Drive

TW93DY

Kew Road

TW93NJ

Elizabeth Cottages

TW93AW

Kew Bridge Arches

TW93BX

Gloucester Road

TW93AL

Kreisel Walk

TW94AW

Mortlake Road

TW93AG

Kew

TW94LJ

Popham Gardens

TW92EE

Burdett Road

TW94AF

Greenlink Walk

TW94DJ

Ruskin Avenue

TW93EE

Kew Road

TW93AS

Kew Green

TW94LL

Lower Richmond Road

TW94EE

West Hall Road

TW94DH

Burlington Avenue

TW93BB

Kew Green

TW93AF

Ferry Lane

TW93LH

Hatherley Road

TW93NA

Sandycombe Road

TW92EJ

Windsor Road

TW93JF

Kent Road

TW94EG

Brick Farm Close

TW92ET

Gainsborough Road

TW93LZ

North Avenue

TW94AD

Bessant Drive

TW92EB

Temple Road

TW94HG

Atwood Avenue

TW93BG

Bushwood Road

TW94LF

Darell Road

TW94DE

Beechwood Avenue

TW94ES

Courtlands Avenue

TW93BU

Gloucester Road

TW92AL

The Avenue

TW94EZ

Strand Drive

TW94JN

Thompson Avenue

TW93AT

Willow Cottages

TW93HG

Kew Gardens Road

TW93AH

Kew Green

TW93EF

Kew Road

TW94LE

Lower Richmond Road

TW93LA

Holmesdale Road

TW94BJ

High Park Road

TW94EF

Brick Farm Close

TW94DS

Defoe Avenue

TW93BL

Old Dock Close

TW93HR

Broomfield Road

TW93DW

Cambridge Cottages

TW94DD

Beechwood Avenue

TW92EL

Windsor Road

TW94BN

High Park Avenue

TW92AD

Sandycombe Road

TW94EU

Strand Drive

TW94EQ

West Hall Road

TW94BH

High Park Road

TW94AH

Woodman Mews

TW93AQ

Ferry Lane

TW94AA

Mortlake Road

TW93JU

Kew Road

TW93PQ

Ennerdale Road

TW93BQ

Bushwood Road

TW93PF

Ennerdale Road

TW93HA

Leyborne Park

TW94HP

Pensford Avenue

TW93NW

Victoria Cottages

TW94BP

Kelsall Mews

TW93NH

Lonsdale Mews

TW92DY

Sandycombe Road

TW93EB

Kew Road

TW94DA

West Park Road

TW93BW

Kew

TW93DQ

Priory Road

TW94AL

West Park Avenue

TW93DE

Maze Road

TW94DN

Strand Drive

TW93JJ

Kent Road

TW93EH

Lichfield Road

TW93PS

Station Parade

TW93PZ

Station Parade

TW93QA

Station Avenue

TW94FB

Courtlands Avenue

TW93NL

Clarence Road

TW93DG

Priory Road

TW93DH

Priory Road

TW93LF

Kew Road

TW93JR

Lichfield Road

TW93JQ

Mortlake Road

TW92EN

Sandycombe Road

TW94EW

Mortlake Road

TW94JF

Marksbury Avenue

TW93JB

Cambridge Road

TW92EW

Sandycombe Road

TW94JA

Marksbury Avenue

TW93NB

Victoria Parade

TW92EF

Dover Terrace

TW93EA

Kew Road

TW94DB

West Park Road

TW93BZ

Forest Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.