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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

TW94NB

Marksbury Avenue

TW93HQ

Cumberland Road

TW94BZ

Melliss Avenue

TW93DA

Maze Road

TW94BH

High Park Road

TW94BJ

High Park Road

TW94BL

High Park Road

TW94BU

Whitcome Mews

TW93BU

Gloucester Road

TW93HF

Kew Gardens Road

TW94DS

Defoe Avenue

TW94EJ

West Hall Road

TW94HF

Atwood Avenue

TW94BQ

Melliss Avenue

TW93AT

Willow Cottages

TW93AZ

Kew Green

TW93JX

Kew Road

TW93PR

Sandycombe Road

TW93QA

Station Avenue

TW94EG

Brick Farm Close

TW93AW

Kew Bridge Arches

TW93DH

Priory Road

TW93DQ

Priory Road

TW93HS

Broomfield Road

TW94AH

Woodman Mews

TW94HD

North Road

TW93HB

Leyborne Park

TW93PP

Layton Place

TW94JE

Marksbury Avenue

TW93BS

Gloucester Road

TW93BT

Gloucester Road

TW93EL

South Avenue

TW93JB

Cambridge Road

TW93PN

Lindley Place

TW94FB

Courtlands Avenue

TW94FF

Levett Square

TW93AQ

Ferry Lane

TW93PF

Ennerdale Road

TW94BY

Melliss Avenue

TW94EP

Courtlands Avenue

TW94LE

Lower Richmond Road

TW92EG

Gordon Road

TW93EA

Kew Road

TW94FD

Levett Square

TW93BB

Kew Green

TW93JR

Lichfield Road

TW93NF

Sandycombe Road

TW93NG

Sandycombe Road

TW94DU

Ruskin Avenue

TW94EW

Mortlake Road

TW94JJ

Chaucer Avenue

TW94JN

Thompson Avenue

TW93JJ

Kent Road

TW93AS

Kew Green

TW94BD

Melliss Avenue

TW94LA

Dancer Road

Data Sources

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