One of the more comfortable corners of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Surbiton Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 7 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
91/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 27,489 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.
Schools98
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
60 schools in total
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.
Nearest top-rated: The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety78
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare95
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
21 GP, 3 hospitals, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BERRYLANDS SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Transport89
Can I get to work?
Surbiton Rail Station0.5 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space78
How green is it?
11green spaces
Green space is well within reach
12.1 ha total
largest park 5.1 ha (0.43 mi away)
Nearest: St Mark's Church — 0.3 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
51shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
43 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Morrisons…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Kingston Lower Marsh Lane — 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 KT5 8BD.
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 KT5.
Average sold price by property type across the KT5 district, 2021–2026.
About KT5 8BD
KT5 8BD scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT5 8BD is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,489 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 3/10).
There are 60 schools within the typical catchment area, including 13 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BERRYLANDS SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is SURBITON HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT5 8BD — 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 KT5 8BD?
There are 60 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT5 8BD, including 13 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is KT5 8BD safe?
12 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT5 8BD 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 KT5 8BD?
Transport within 0.5 miles of KT5 8BD includes 1 train station, 33 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from KT5 8BD within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for KT5 8BD?
KT5 8BD has a NestScope Score of 91/100 — 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 KT5 8BD does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT5 8BD: 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.
