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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

TW94JP

Thompson Avenue

TW93DT

Kew

TW93AU

Thetis Terrace

TW94EY

Carmel Way

TW93EG

Kew Road

TW93DX

Kew Road

TW94JD

Chilton Road

TW93LL

Kew Road

TW93DD

Haverfield Gardens

TW93JT

Kew

TW93LD

Branstone Road

TW94DU

Ruskin Avenue

TW93AN

Bush Road

TW94DF

Burlington Avenue

TW94JE

Marksbury Avenue

TW94JT

Hester Terrace

TW94NB

Marksbury Avenue

TW93HL

Kew Gardens Road

TW92EH

Dudley Road

TW94DX

Strand Drive

TW93HE

Kew Gardens Road

TW93AP

Kew Green

TW94BL

High Park Road

TW94JB

Chilton Road

TW94BG

Melliss Avenue

TW93DS

Kew

TW94BU

Whitcome Mews

TW94AP

Woodman Mews

TW94ET

Barker Close

TW94EJ

West Hall Road

TW94JH

Chaucer Avenue

TW93DF

Priory Road

TW93QF

Broomfield Road

TW93PR

Sandycombe Road

TW93QD

Royal Parade

TW93AY

Cambridge Cottages

TW94JR

The Haven

TW93JZ

Holmesdale Road

TW94AT

Mortlake Road

TW94JQ

Chelwood Gardens

TW92EG

Gordon Road

TW93NN

Sandycombe Road

TW94EL

Townmead Road

TW92EQ

Sandycombe Road

TW93HT

Broomfield Road

TW94BW

High Park Avenue

TW92BS

Alexandra Road

TW92BT

Alexandra Road

TW94JG

Chelwood Gardens

TW93JS

Lichfield Road

TW94BF

Melliss Avenue

TW93BT

Gloucester Road

TW93EL

South Avenue

TW93HW

Kew Gardens Road

TW93JY

Holmesdale Road

TW94DR

Ruskin Avenue

Data Sources

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