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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kew is £112,675 per year. There are 3 schools in Kew: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
8.8%
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

Median price£702,500
Price per sq ft£813
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £1.1M

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £702,500 (about £813 per square foot) in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,500 up to £2,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£2,215,000£726
Semi-Detached26£1,310,000£1,010
Terraced33£950,000£871
Flats78£520,500£747

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kew

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,900,000£515,000£1,332,250£1,000,000
2017£1,350,000£532,475£1,300,000£955,000
2018£1,809,500£600,000£1,325,000£952,500
2019£1,712,500£478,250£1,195,000£885,000
2020£1,700,000£511,250£1,287,500£987,000
2021£2,650,000£509,500£1,587,500£1,070,000
2022£1,900,000£499,950£1,537,500£1,070,000
2023£2,087,500£570,000£1,350,000£1,065,000
2024£1,550,000£520,100£1,455,000£1,095,000
2025£2,150,000£547,000£1,500,000£1,045,000
2026£2,557,500£505,000£1,449,250£817,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,137£766£846£807
2017£786£785£758£781
2018£702£743£786£761
2019£823£683£743£778
2020£820£734£843£827
2021£789£734£902£807
2022£886£765£921£892
2023£960£754£824£845
2024£1,088£744£882£900
2025£885£774£923£872
2026£725£772£1,135£894
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district.

Band A£1,657
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,486
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,591
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,972

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kew ward.

Local councillors

Clare Vollum

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Kelvin Cheatle

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Maureen Goldthorpe

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats