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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 53 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
53
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
14.36(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(-51%)
Vehicle crime
12.16(+25%)
Burglary
7.01(+26%)
Other theft
6.5(-44%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,515 up to £3,375,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£2,150,000
Flats62£567,500
Semi-Detached15£1,590,000
Terraced28£1,045,000

10 years median price trend in Kew

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

All postcodes in Kew

TW94JF

Marksbury Avenue

TW93JA

Mortlake Road

TW93NJ

Elizabeth Cottages

TW94AL

West Park Avenue

TW94DZ

Strand Drive

TW94ED

Taylor Avenue

TW93HG

Kew Gardens Road

TW93JZ

Holmesdale Road

TW94AE

Melliss Avenue

TW94LL

Lower Richmond Road

TW94LQ

Darell Road

TW93AN

Bush Road

TW93DD

Haverfield Gardens

TW93HH

Cumberland Road

TW93HJ

Cumberland Road

TW94BF

Melliss Avenue

TW93PS

Station Parade

TW94BG

Melliss Avenue

TW94FA

Levett Square

TW94JB

Chilton Road

TW92EF

Dover Terrace

TW94ET

Barker Close

TW93DB

Haverfield Gardens

TW93EB

Kew Road

TW94BA

Melliss Avenue

TW94DR

Ruskin Avenue

TW94EZ

Strand Drive

TW94HB

North Road

TW94HG

Atwood Avenue

TW93AA

Kew Green

TW93AX

Cambridge Cottages

TW93BE

Riverside

TW93DG

Priory Road

TW94HW

Pensford Avenue

TW93EE

Kew Road

TW93HP

Princes Road

TW94BE

Melliss Avenue

TW93DF

Priory Road

TW93JS

Lichfield Road

TW92ET

Gainsborough Road

TW93BZ

Forest Road

TW93NP

Sandycombe Road

TW94BT

Whitcome Mews

TW94BX

Melliss Avenue

TW94JL

Garrick Road

TW94JP

Thompson Avenue

TW93BG

Bushwood Road

TW94AA

Mortlake Road

TW94AD

Bessant Drive

TW94JD

Chilton Road

TW92EN

Sandycombe Road

TW93EH

Lichfield Road

TW93GA

Blake Mews

TW93HE

Kew Gardens Road

TW93HR

Broomfield Road

TW94BP

Kelsall Mews

TW93EF

Kew Road

TW93HA

Leyborne Park

TW94AT

Mortlake Road

TW94JQ

Chelwood Gardens

TW94JT

Hester Terrace

TW92AD

Sandycombe Road

TW93AY

Cambridge Cottages

TW93JQ

Mortlake Road

TW93LZ

North Avenue

TW94DA

West Park Road

TW94DB

West Park Road

TW94LF

Darell Road

TW92EJ

Windsor Road

TW93JF

Kent Road

TW93LQ

Kew Road

TW94DJ

Ruskin Avenue

TW94HQ

North Road

TW94LB

Dancer Road

TW93BH

Kew Green

TW94EA

Taylor Avenue

TW92EP

Sandycombe Road

TW92EQ

Sandycombe Road

TW93JT

Kew

TW94ES

Courtlands Avenue

TW94EY

Carmel Way

TW94HJ

North Road

TW92ED

Temple Road

TW93DW

Cambridge Cottages

TW93NH

Lonsdale Mews

TW93AH

Kew Green

TW93AL

Kreisel Walk

TW93LL

Kew Road

TW93BF

High Park Road

TW93HL

Kew Gardens Road

TW93NB

Victoria Parade

TW94BN

High Park Avenue

TW94DD

Beechwood Avenue

TW94FE

Levett Square

TW94LD

Dancer Road

TW92DY

Sandycombe Road

TW93AG

Kew

TW93BX

Gloucester Road

TW93JE

Mortlake Road

TW94AF

Greenlink Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.