A middling, mixed part of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Good within a short walk and Chessington North Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 11 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.
NestScope Score
78/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 16,145 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.
Schools78
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
32 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety75
Is it safe?
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Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
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.
live count unavailable
Better than about 8 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare89
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
8 GP, 2 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHESSINGTON PARK SURGERY — 0.6 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Chessington North Rail Station0.4 mi
Chessington South Rail Station0.4 mi
17 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space96
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
24.5 ha total
largest park 11.4 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: St Mary the Virgin — 0.1 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Chessington Local — 0.4 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 KT9 2DR.
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 KT9.
Average sold price by property type across the KT9 district, 2021–2026.
About KT9 2DR
KT9 2DR scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT9 2DR is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,145 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 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 16 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHESSINGTON PARK SURGERY, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is EPSOM & EWELL COTTAGE HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT9 2DR — 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 KT9 2DR?
There are 32 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT9 2DR, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is KT9 2DR safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for KT9 2DR. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near KT9 2DR?
Transport within 0.5 miles of KT9 2DR includes 2 train stations, 17 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from KT9 2DR within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for KT9 2DR?
KT9 2DR has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — an above-average 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 KT9 2DR does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT9 2DR: 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.
