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KT9 2GU

Benham Close

Chessington South & Malden Rushett

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Overview

Postcode KT9 2GU is located in a major urban area, within the Chessington South & Malden Rushett ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Chessington South & Malden Rushett area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chessington South & Malden Rushett is £81,148 per year. The nearest station is Chessington South, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Chessington South & Malden Rushett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chessington South & Malden Rushett has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.1%

Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Chessington South & Malden Rushett is £81,148 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from KT9 2GU.

Flood risk

No risk

Chessington South & Malden Rushett near KT9 2GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Chessington South located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT9 2GU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Chessington South

South Western

Walking directions to Chessington South
0.6 mi

6

Chessington North

South Western

Walking directions to Chessington North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT9 2GU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSir Francis Barker Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground
0.1 miMerritt Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Merritt Gardens Park
0.4 miWoodgate Avenue PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Woodgate Avenue Playground

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,710.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.64(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.47(+8%)
Public order
8.59(+27%)
Other theft
6.78(-41%)
Vehicle crime
5.43(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
74.2%
Other White
19
6.05%
Other Asian
11
3.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.18%
Other
7
2.23%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
33.47%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.07%
No qualifications
40
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
29.32%
Other social rented
36
27.07%
Owns outright
25
18.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.53%
Social rents from council
12
9.02%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Chessington South & Malden Rushett

Median price£437,000
Price per sq ft£538
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £520K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £437,000 (about £538 per square foot) in Chessington South & Malden Rushett area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chessington South & Malden Rushett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£765,000£643
Semi-Detached17£545,000£544
Terraced43£440,000£598
Flats27£327,500£468

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chessington South & Malden Rushett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chessington South & Malden Rushett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£512,500£292,975£455,000£355,000
2017£642,500£295,000£434,000£404,000
2018£517,500£298,650£422,500£380,000
2019£538,750£285,000£425,000£377,500
2020£628,500£285,000£459,950£392,750
2021£581,250£299,000£463,500£410,000
2022£661,500£314,500£550,000£432,500
2023£660,000£325,000£501,100£455,000
2024£625,000£300,000£511,500£447,500
2025£735,000£305,000£515,000£485,500
2026£562,500£316,250£642,500£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chessington South & Malden Rushett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chessington South & Malden Rushett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£630£449£463£477
2017£465£434£470£468
2018£552£433£437£550
2019£533£417£460£471
2020£485£430£436£515
2021£546£446£508£558
2022£563£471£520£606
2023£597£471£571£577
2024£604£465£521£570
2025£610£471£539£577
2026£621£466£545£643
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chessington South & Malden Rushett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chessington South & Malden Rushett in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT9 2GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT9 2GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 20269, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2GEDetachedFreehold£600,000
13 Apr 202613, Hillier Place, Chessington, KT9 2GFTerracedFreehold£405,000
25 Mar 202521, Hillier Place, Chessington, KT9 2GFTerracedFreehold£510,000
07 Apr 202620, Arnold Drive, Chessington, KT9 2GDDetachedFreehold£500,000
18 Nov 202514, Arnold Drive, Chessington, KT9 2GDDetachedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the KT9 2GU postcode area, located within Chessington South & Malden Rushett, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT9 2GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLovelace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Philip's SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEllingham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT9 2GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT9 2GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlLeatherhead Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HYWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district (2025-26).

Band A£1,660
Band B£1,936
Band C£2,213
Band D£2,489
Band E£3,043
Band F£3,596
Band G£4,149
Band H£4,979

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 KT9 2GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andreas Kirsch

Chessington South & Malden Rushett - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Griseldis Kirsch

Chessington South & Malden Rushett - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sharukh Mirza

Chessington South & Malden Rushett - 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
ParishKingston upon Thames, unparished areaE43000211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chessington South & Malden RushettE02000617
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Thames 020CE01002948
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about KT9 2GU

Is KT9 2GU (Chessington South & Malden Rushett) safe?

The area around KT9 2GU records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near KT9 2GU?

The median sale price around KT9 2GU in Chessington South & Malden Rushett is £437,000 (about £538 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT9 2GU?

There are 7 schools close to KT9 2GU, including Lovelace Primary School (Good), St Philip's School (Good) and Ellingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT9 2GU?

The closest station to KT9 2GU is Chessington South in TfL zone 6, about 744 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT9 2GU?

KT9 2GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT9 2GU (Chessington South & Malden Rushett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton covering KT9 2GU is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andreas Kirsch (Liberal Democrats), Griseldis Kirsch (Liberal Democrats) and Sharukh Mirza (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.