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KT2 5GJ

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside

Richmond upon Thames

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Overview

Postcode KT2 5GJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside ward of Richmond upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham is £128,590 per year. The nearest station is Hampton Wick, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ham Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham is £128,590 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from KT2 5GJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham near KT2 5GJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hampton Wick located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT2 5GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHam CommonLargeWalking directions to Ham Common

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
5,636.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.17(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.12(-33%)
Shoplifting
7.55(-24%)
Public order
7.55(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.04(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
54.07%
Other White
57
21.11%
Other
13
4.81%
Indian
12
4.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.7%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
54.91%
No qualifications
43
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.71%
Level 3 (A level)
14
6.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.57%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.77%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside

Median price£710,000
Price per sq ft£735
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£522K – £850K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 (about £735 per square foot) in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £7,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£3,120,000£1,117
Semi-Detached11£770,000£822
Terraced30£730,000£702
Flats38£500,000£701

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,120,000£414,000£590,000£600,000
2017£1,350,000£735,000£862,500£650,000
2018£1,525,000£492,000£665,000£635,000
2019£1,629,750£577,000£992,500£625,000
2020£1,980,000£477,500£755,000£776,000
2021£2,600,000£460,000£862,500£685,000
2022£2,400,000£540,000£1,038,750£767,500
2023£2,275,000£552,500£925,000£801,250
2024£1,580,000£522,500£1,380,000£745,000
2025£2,297,500£568,000£947,014£741,500
2026£465,000£806,000£760,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£957£598£671£581
2017£889£1,052£726£614
2018£789£716£661£643
2019£854£824£682£640
2020£826£780£706£684
2021£979£654£722£677
2022£1,044£749£876£754
2023£1,035£719£740£765
2024£1,011£772£954£759
2025£950£771£827£739
2026£772£944£732
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT2 5GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Flat 7, Cranmer Court, Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5PYFlatsLeasehold£280,000
10 Oct 20256, Camel Grove, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5GRTerracedFreehold£675,000
21 Jul 202522, Camel Grove, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,180,000
12 Dec 20251, Tudor Drive, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£912,500
03 Oct 202518, Dukes Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the KT2 5GJ postcode area, located within Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT2 5GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMalden Oaks School and Tuition ServicePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMeadlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Tiffin Girls' SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT2 5GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT2 5GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNewsbox299 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5QUWalking directions to Newsbox
0.1 miSainsbury's Local19-23 Upper Ham Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5QXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miBetter Price Kingston168 Tudor Drive, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5QGWalking directions to Better Price Kingston
0.5 miHam General Store31-33 Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HRWalking directions to Ham General Store

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 councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Dermot Kelly

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Penny Frost

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Seamus Joyce

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Olney

Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRichmond upon ThamesE09000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond ParkE14001445
ParishRichmond upon Thames, unparished areaE43000217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & PetershamE02000795
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 012DE01003817
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-08-01

Frequently asked questions about KT2 5GJ

Is KT2 5GJ (Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham) safe?

The area around KT2 5GJ records about 63 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near KT2 5GJ?

The median sale price around KT2 5GJ in Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham is £710,000 (about £735 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT2 5GJ?

There are 11 schools close to KT2 5GJ, including Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service (Good), Meadlands Primary School (Good) and The Tiffin Girls' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around KT2 5GJ?

KT2 5GJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT2 5GJ (Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering KT2 5GJ is Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dermot Kelly (Liberal Democrats), Penny Frost (Liberal Democrats) and Seamus Joyce (Liberal Democrats).