kingston-upon-thames KT18 Postcodes

Kingston Upon Thames (KT18)

The KT18 postcode area is located in the Kingston Upon Thames postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 706 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the KT18 postcode area, including Addlestone, Ashtead, Chertsey, Chessington, Cobham, East Molesey, Epsom, Esher, Kingston Upon Thames, Leatherhead, New Malden, Surbiton, Tadworth, Thames Ditton, Walton-On-Thames, West Byfleet, West Molesey, Weybridge, Worcester Park which come under the local authority of the Epsom and Ewell Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in KT18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of KT18 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

KT18 is a postcode district located in the south west area of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames in London. It covers a large number of suburbs including, Epsom: Ashtead, Oxshott and, reasonably recently, Tadworth and Walton-on-Thames. The KT18 postcode area is bounded by the KT17, KT19, SM3, KT20 and RH2 postcode districts.

The KT18 postcode area contains an area of 13.9 square miles, including the town of Epsom, several suburban villages and some rural elements. It also includes a number of green spaces - including Epsom Common - ensuring that access to the countryside isn't too far away.

Epsom is the location of the renowned Epsom Downs Racecourse and is the home of the Epsom Derby, the world-famous horse racing event which first took place in 1780. Epsom also houses a number of other attractions including The Swan Centre, Derby Mavericks Soft Play Centre and Epsom Odeon Cinema.

As a largely affluent area, KT18 offers a variety of desirable housing and boasts a number of stunning residential areas (particularly within the leafier suburban villages). Properties can vary from Victorian cottages and terraces to large modern family homes, with a significant portion of KT18 housing consisting of very expensive apartment blocks and detached houses.

Educationally, KT18 benefits from a number of highly regarded schools, both state and private. Among notable state schools are Glyn Technology School, Rosebery School, and St Peter's Catholic School; while private education is catered for by Epsom College, Rosebery School and Epsom College (Girls).

KT18 has excellent public bus and train transport providing links to both central London and suburban commuter towns. Services are run by the South West Train Company that serves Epsom and its surrounding towns. Epsom Station hits central London stations, including Waterloo, the Southbank and Marylebone in 60 - 75 minutes. It also connects with suburban towns in Surrey via a number of train services.

As a picturesque and conveniently located area, the KT18 postcode district provides a pleasant suburban lifestyle with easy access to the countryside, transport links to the bustling capital and a wealth of attractions and amenities on its doorstep.

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