Postcode KT9 2QU is located in a major urban area, within the Hook & Chessington North ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Chessington South & Malden Rushett area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Merritt Gardens Park.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett has a low crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
The average income per household in Chessington South & Malden Rushett is £81,148 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near KT9 2QU.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett near KT9 2QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chessington North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Chessington North | South Western | Walking directions to Chessington North |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Chessington South | South Western | Walking directions to Chessington South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merritt Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Merritt Gardens Park |
| 0 mi | Woodgate Avenue Playground | Small | Walking directions to Woodgate Avenue Playground |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 (about £540 per square foot) in Hook & Chessington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £572,500 | £532 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £535,000 | £545 |
| Terraced | 40 | £442,500 | £564 |
| Flats | 16 | £295,000 | £431 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £590,000 | £296,000 | £472,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | £520,000 | £297,843 | £422,500 | £377,000 |
| 2018 | £502,500 | £262,500 | £475,000 | £379,000 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £270,000 | £417,500 | £385,000 |
| 2020 | £625,000 | £266,500 | £443,500 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £580,000 | £290,250 | £465,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £605,000 | £283,500 | £530,000 | £466,500 |
| 2023 | £925,000 | £251,500 | £510,000 | £457,778 |
| 2024 | £553,500 | £320,000 | £520,000 | £461,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £263,000 | £532,284 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £300,000 | £489,950 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470 | £416 | £413 | £458 |
| 2017 | £497 | £442 | £458 | £465 |
| 2018 | £525 | £396 | £462 | £468 |
| 2019 | £505 | £396 | £462 | £475 |
| 2020 | £414 | £413 | £468 | £465 |
| 2021 | £496 | £388 | £492 | £498 |
| 2022 | £653 | £438 | £525 | £553 |
| 2023 | £500 | £438 | £510 | £535 |
| 2024 | £606 | £442 | £537 | £539 |
| 2025 | £525 | £401 | £540 | £549 |
| 2026 | £636 | £431 | £523 | £594 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT9 2QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 64, Ripon Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2QU | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 20, Ripon Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2QU | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 78, Ripon Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2QU | Flats | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 15, Tiverton Way, Chessington, KT9 2QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 31, Tiverton Way, Chessington, KT9 2QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the KT9 2QU postcode area, located within Chessington South & Malden Rushett, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT9 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 324 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1NU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 381 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Fresh | Elm Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 1AB | Walking directions to Surrey Fresh |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Leatherhead Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for KT9 2QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joanne Emma Barker
Hook & Chessington North - Elected 7 May 2026
Lorraine Denishea Helen Dunstone
Hook & Chessington North - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Ansari
Hook & Chessington North - Elected 7 May 2026
Ed Davey
Kingston and Surbiton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around KT9 2QU records about 56 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around KT9 2QU in Chessington South & Malden Rushett is £482,500 (about £540 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to KT9 2QU, including Lovelace Primary School (Good), Ellingham Primary School (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to KT9 2QU is Chessington North in TfL zone 6, about 815 m away, serving the South Western line.
KT9 2QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton covering KT9 2QU is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joanne Emma Barker (Liberal Democrats), Lorraine Denishea Helen Dunstone (Liberal Democrats) and Sue Ansari (Liberal Democrats).
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.