Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, Kingston Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 27 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around KT1 9SR.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 36 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 56 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bedelsford School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
146crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 146 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 66)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 2 hospitals, 23 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RICHMOND GP ALLIANCE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Kingston Rail Station0.4 mi
47 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 27 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.4 ha total
- largest park 5.1 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Park (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Budgens Grewal's Budgens — 0.1 mi
In Kingston upon Thames, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Kingston upon Thames, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near KT1 9SR.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in KT1.
Average sold price by property type across the KT1 district, 2021–2026.
About KT1 9SR
KT1 9SR scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Kingston Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT1 9SR is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,427 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is South Thames Colleges Group, within a short walk.
There were 146 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 23 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RICHMOND GP ALLIANCE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGSTON HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
