A well-off pocket of Kingston upon Thames: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Chessington North Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 10 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
88/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 26,145 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.
Schools85
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
30 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 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) — 0.2 mi
Safety86
Is it safe?
6crimes 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.
6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare93
Can I see a GP?
12GP & 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.
9 GP, 3 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHESSINGTON PARK SURGERY — 0.8 mi
Transport85
Can I get to work?
Chessington North Rail Station0.5 mi
13 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
12.9 ha total
largest park 9.1 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.16 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
20 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.8 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 2ED.
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 2ED
KT9 2ED scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with CHESSINGTON PARK SURGERY 0.8 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, KT9 2ED is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 26,145 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 4/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHESSINGTON PARK SURGERY, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is EPSOM & EWELL COTTAGE HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around KT9 2ED — 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 2ED?
There are 30 schools within a 2-mile catchment of KT9 2ED, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is KT9 2ED safe?
6 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of KT9 2ED 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 KT9 2ED?
Transport within 0.5 miles of KT9 2ED includes 1 train station, 13 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from KT9 2ED within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for KT9 2ED?
KT9 2ED has a NestScope Score of 88/100 — 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 KT9 2ED does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around KT9 2ED: 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.
