Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Outstanding 0.5 miles away and Tolworth Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 21 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around KT5 9DN.
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
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 53 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Tolworth Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
35crimes last 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.
- 35 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 2 hospitals, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RED LION ROAD SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Tolworth Rail Station0.4 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 23.1 ha total
- largest park 6.2 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Tolworth Main Allotments — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
48shops & libraries
- 40 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Tolworth Esso Express — 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 KT5 9DN.
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 9DN
KT5 9DN scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Tolworth Esso Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT5 9DN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,341 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 53 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 35 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RED LION ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is TOLWORTH HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
