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KT2 6RU

Birkenhead Avenue

Norbiton

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Detailed insights for KT2 6RU

Overview

Postcode KT2 6RU is located in a major urban area, within the Norbiton ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Kingston East & Norbiton West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingston East & Norbiton West is £80,031 per year. The nearest station is Kingston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingston East & Norbiton West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kingston East & Norbiton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kingston East & Norbiton West is £80,031 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from KT2 6RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingston East & Norbiton West near KT2 6RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Kingston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT2 6RU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Kingston

South Western

Walking directions to Kingston
0.4 mi

5

Norbiton

South Western

Walking directions to Norbiton
0.8 mi

6

Hampton Wick

South Western

Walking directions to Hampton Wick

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
17,929 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.88(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.39(-9%)
Other theft
4.88(-57%)
Public order
4.39(-35%)
Drugs
3.9(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
39.02%
Other White
65
21.31%
Other
23
7.54%
Chinese
17
5.57%
Other Asian
17
5.57%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
64.2%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.82%
No qualifications
15
6.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.94%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.88%
Owns outright
20
14.93%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.22%
Shared ownership
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Norbiton

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£658
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £723K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £658 per square foot) in Norbiton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norbiton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,106,500£811
Semi-Detached35£720,000£690
Terraced15£485,000£683
Flats23£332,950£567

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norbiton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbiton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£980,000£366,000£517,500£505,000
2017£815,000£352,500£585,000£455,000
2018£905,000£341,250£548,000£465,500
2019£925,000£333,000£539,000£472,500
2020£865,000£287,000£582,790£465,000
2021£956,000£425,000£682,475£484,120
2022£1,331,000£426,000£700,000£469,000
2023£927,500£350,000£682,500£490,000
2024£1,085,000£325,000£655,000£490,000
2025£1,024,000£350,000£750,000£475,000
2026£426,500£690,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbiton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbiton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595£529£533£568
2017£616£557£601£556
2018£546£538£606£592
2019£594£513£563£617
2020£633£504£571£592
2021£613£614£595£588
2022£751£640£659£691
2023£711£580£687£626
2024£671£538£623£667
2025£797£557£690£679
2026£649£681£683
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbiton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT2 6RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT2 6RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 181, Norbiton Hall, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RUFlatsLeasehold£365,000
23 Jun 2025Flat 183, Norbiton Hall, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RUFlatsLeasehold£360,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 158, Norbiton Hall, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RTFlatsLeasehold£295,000
23 May 2025Flat 144, Norbiton Hall, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RTFlatsLeasehold£412,500
17 Nov 2025Flat 131, Norbiton Hall, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RSFlatsLeasehold£282,000

Schools

In the KT2 6RU postcode area, located within Kingston East & Norbiton West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT2 6RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryTiffin SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableKingston Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSpring SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT2 6RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT2 6RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl64 Gordon Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6FNWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsda142 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6QLWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miBM Convenience Store2 Hawks Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3DGWalking directions to BM Convenience Store
0.3 miLittle Waitrose187-201 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PQWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miCoombe Express42 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7AFWalking directions to Coombe 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 6RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emily Davey

Norbiton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Olly Wehring

Norbiton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sam Foulder-Hughes

Norbiton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ed Davey

Kingston and Surbiton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKingston upon ThamesE09000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingston and SurbitonE14001312
WardNorbitonE05013941
ParishKingston upon Thames, unparished areaE43000211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingston East & Norbiton WestE02000602
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Thames 005DE01002972
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about KT2 6RU

Is KT2 6RU (Kingston East & Norbiton West) safe?

The area around KT2 6RU records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near KT2 6RU?

The median sale price around KT2 6RU in Kingston East & Norbiton West is £550,000 (about £658 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT2 6RU?

There are 20 schools close to KT2 6RU, including Tiffin School (Good), Kingston Grammar School and Spring School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT2 6RU?

The closest station to KT2 6RU is Kingston in TfL zone 6, about 550 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT2 6RU?

KT2 6RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT2 6RU (Kingston East & Norbiton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton covering KT2 6RU is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emily Davey (Liberal Democrats), Olly Wehring (Liberal Democrats) and Sam Foulder-Hughes (Liberal Democrats).