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KT2 5BY

Royal Quarter

Canbury Gardens

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Detailed insights for KT2 5BY

Overview

Postcode KT2 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Canbury Gardens ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Kingston North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingston North is £106,796 per year. The nearest station is Kingston, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Canbury Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Kingston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kingston North has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Kingston North is £106,796 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from KT2 5BY.

Flood risk

Medium

Kingston North near KT2 5BY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Kingston located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT2 5BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Kingston

South Western

Walking directions to Kingston
0.4 mi

6

Hampton Wick

South Western

Walking directions to Hampton Wick
0.9 mi

5

Norbiton

South Western

Walking directions to Norbiton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT2 5BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanbury GardensLargeWalking directions to Canbury Gardens

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
61,147.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.05(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.6(-11%)
Other theft
6.54(-43%)
Public order
5.81(-14%)
Drugs
5.08(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
36.02%
Other White
82
22.04%
Chinese
25
6.72%
Other Asian
22
5.91%
Indian
21
5.65%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
49.31%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.48%
No qualifications
40
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
39.51%
Other social rented
62
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.64%
Owns outright
12
7.41%
Social rents from council
8
4.94%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Canbury Gardens

Median price£615,000
Price per sq ft£710
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£398K – £993K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £710 per square foot) in Canbury Gardens area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,500 up to £2,515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canbury Gardens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£1,277,500£795
Semi-Detached15£1,112,500£793
Terraced7£710,000£791
Flats47£425,000£674

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canbury Gardens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canbury Gardens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£825,000£427,500£920,625£650,000
2017£1,145,000£442,500£877,500£672,500
2018£1,045,000£542,000£900,000£655,000
2019£1,053,850£565,000£895,000£572,500
2020£1,123,750£485,500£1,030,000£750,000
2021£1,200,000£432,500£1,000,000£699,000
2022£1,402,475£492,500£1,150,000£711,000
2023£1,370,000£470,000£1,087,500£674,500
2024£1,150,000£490,000£850,000£1,010,000
2025£1,187,500£441,250£1,089,750£710,000
2026£1,380,000£437,500£850,000£690,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canbury Gardens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canbury Gardens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£653£674£582£777
2017£675£650£660£613
2018£691£773£631£591
2019£723£785£670£657
2020£689£648£692£702
2021£748£656£757£686
2022£885£676£755£768
2023£819£695£804£777
2024£804£706£739£726
2025£766£675£812£754
2026£829£707£793£890
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canbury Gardens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canbury Gardens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT2 5BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT2 5BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Flat 14, Alexander House, Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BYFlatsLeasehold£425,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 19, Bramber House, Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BUFlatsLeasehold£460,000
05 Nov 2025Flat 4, Dartmouth House, Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BJFlatsLeasehold£305,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 2, Dartmouth House, Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BJFlatsLeasehold£335,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 23, Garland House, Royal Quarter, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5AFFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the KT2 5BY postcode area, located within Kingston North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT2 5BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEducare Small SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT2 5BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT2 5BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's1 Sury Basin, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5NZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miKingston Food Centre11 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5BWWalking directions to Kingston Food Centre
0.2 miLongdanHorse Fair, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1TYWalking directions to Longdan
0.2 miTesco Express10 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5EBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,218

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for KT2 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicolai Due-Gundersen

Canbury Gardens - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Peter Christopher Higgins

Canbury Gardens - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Olney

Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKingston upon ThamesE09000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond ParkE14001445
WardCanbury GardensE05013930
ParishKingston upon Thames, unparished areaE43000211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingston NorthE02000601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Thames 004IE01034577
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about KT2 5BY

Is KT2 5BY (Kingston North) safe?

The area around KT2 5BY records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near KT2 5BY?

The median sale price around KT2 5BY in Kingston North is £615,000 (about £710 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT2 5BY?

There are 20 schools close to KT2 5BY, including Educare Small School (Good), St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT2 5BY?

The closest station to KT2 5BY is Kingston in TfL zone 6, about 213 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT2 5BY?

KT2 5BY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,182 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT2 5BY (Kingston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering KT2 5BY is Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicolai Due-Gundersen (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Christopher Higgins (Liberal Democrats).