Postcode KT9 2RU 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 very low crime levels, with around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodgate Avenue Playground.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from KT9 2RU.
Chessington South & Malden Rushett near KT9 2RU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Chessington North | South Western | Walking directions to Chessington North |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Chessington South | South Western | Walking directions to Chessington South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 2RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 121, Compton Crescent, Chessington, KT9 2HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 131, Compton Crescent, Chessington, KT9 2HG | Terraced | Freehold | £730,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 17, Marston Avenue, Chessington, KT9 2HF | Terraced | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 43, Bridge Road, Chessington, KT9 2RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 45, Bridge Road, Chessington, KT9 2RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £513,000 |
In the KT9 2RU postcode area, located within Chessington South & Malden Rushett, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT9 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Victoria Newsagent | Sopwith Avenue, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2EX | Walking directions to Victoria Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | North Parade, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 1QL | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 8-14 North Parade, Chessington, KT9 1QF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16-18 North Parade, Chessington, KT9 1QJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 381 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2RU, 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 2RU records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2RU 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 2RU, including Castle Hill Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and Ellingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to KT9 2RU is Chessington North in TfL zone 6, about 89 m away, serving the South Western line.
KT9 2RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,076 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 2RU 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.