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Last updated 10 OCT 2026

KT2 7AL

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NestScope Score
89/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

Better off than 8 in 10 neighbourhoods in England.

How the score works

One of the more comfortable corners of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and Norbiton Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 7.4 sq mi within half an hour by public transport.

  • Good school · 0.3 mi
  • Norbiton · 0.1 mi
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01 — Snapshot

Around KT2 7AL.

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. Each factor looks a different distance around the postcode — how this is put together.

Schools100

Are the schools any good?

37Good/Outstanding within 2 miles
  • 52 schools in total
1Nursery
34Primary
11Secondary
2Post-16 & universities
4All-through
10 Outstanding27 Good0 Requires improvement0 Inadequate15 not yet graded
  • IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Closest
1Spring SchoolAges 4–19All-throughOther0.1 mi2St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston HillAges 4–11PrimaryGood0.3 mi3Alexandra Primary SchoolAges 3–11PrimaryOutstanding0.3 mi4Tiffin SchoolAges 11–18SecondaryGood0.4 mi5St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolAges 3–11PrimaryGood0.5 mi6Kingston Grammar SchoolAges 11–19SecondaryIndependent0.5 mi
Nearest top-rated
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Safety70

Is it safe?

31crimes last month within 0.25 miles
  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
Violent16
ASB6
Shoplifting1
Public order2
Vehicle3
Burglary0
England median for an urban postcode · full bar = 50 a month
  • IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare96

Can I see a GP?

13GP & hospitals within 1.5 miles
  • Everyday healthcare is right on hand
11GP
2Hospital
11Pharmacy
20Dentist
  • IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest
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Transport96

Can I get to work?

  • Among the best-connected areas in the UK
1Train
0Overground
0Metro & tram
0Ferry
40Bus
Stations
1Norbiton Rail Station0.1 mi
·40 bus stopsnearest 0.07 mi
NestReachreal roads and timetables, not a circle on a map

How far can you get from KT2 7AL?

By car · 30 min195 sq mi
a little bigger than the Isle of Wight · further than 1 in 10 postcodes in England
Bus & rail · 30 min7.4 sq mi
about 2 times Heathrow Airport · further than 9 in 10 postcodes in England
England median · full bar = 2,000 km² by car, 20 km² by bus & rail
By carreaches 26 towns · ····· · ····· · ·····
Bus & railreaches 7 stations · ····· · ····· · ·····
Green space67

How green is it?

45green spaces within 1 mile
  • Green space is well within reach
Parks & facilities7842.8 ha of parkland — about 61 football pitches · largest park 7.1 ha, 0.50 mi away
Countryside54golf course covers 3% of the mile around
11%of the mile
3Parks
19Playgrounds
8Fields
5Sports
5Allotments
1Golf
Nearest
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2
3
Amenities94

Can I get the shopping done?

43shops & libraries within 2 miles
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
5Waitrose
13Sainsbury's
2Lidl
1Asda
1Spar
4Co-op
6Library
Nearest
1
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Getting a school place

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 KT2 7AL.

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 KT2.

Average sold price by property type across the KT2 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About KT2 7AL

KT2 7AL scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Spring School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, KT2 7AL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,771 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).

There are 52 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Spring School, 0.1 mi away.

There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHURCHILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGSTON HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.

05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

Anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 26,771 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

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We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT2 7AL — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
06 — Questions
Is KT2 7AL a good place to live?

KT2 7AL scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on schools (100/100) and weakest on green space (67/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near KT2 7AL?

There are 52 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT2 7AL, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is KT2 7AL safe?

31 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT2 7AL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near KT2 7AL?

Transport within 0.5 miles of KT2 7AL includes 1 train station, 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 7.4 sq mi is reachable from KT2 7AL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for KT2 7AL?

KT2 7AL has a NestScope Score of 89/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around KT2 7AL does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT2 7AL: schools within 2 miles, supermarkets and libraries within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, transport stops within 0.5 miles, green space within 1 mile, and crime within 0.25 miles. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — KT2 7AL area report, nestscope.uk/area/KT2+7AL. KT2 7AL is in Kingston upon Thames. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.