A well-off pocket of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Good within a short walk, Malden Manor Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
87/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 25,153 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools94
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
51 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: Malden Parochial CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety81
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare93
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
8 GP, 1 hospital, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SHADBOLT PARK HOUSE SURG — 0.4 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Malden Manor Rail Station0.3 mi
12 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space85
How green is it?
12green spaces
Very green
open space all around
35.4 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: St John the Baptist's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
43shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
35 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Iceland, Waitrose…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op The Manor Pub — 0.3 mi
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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 KT4 7LW.
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 KT4.
Average sold price by property type across the KT4 district, 2021–2026.
About KT4 7LW
KT4 7LW scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Malden Parochial CofE Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT4 7LW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,153 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 6/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Malden Parochial CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHADBOLT PARK HOUSE SURG, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is TOLWORTH HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT4 7LW — 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.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near KT4 7LW?
There are 51 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT4 7LW, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is KT4 7LW safe?
10 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT4 7LW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near KT4 7LW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of KT4 7LW includes 1 train station, 12 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from KT4 7LW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for KT4 7LW?
KT4 7LW has a NestScope Score of 87/100 — a well-off neighbourhood. 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 KT4 7LW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT4 7LW: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
