109,332TOTAL POPULATION
44,420HOUSEHOLDS
4.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£60,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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KT2 POSTCODE REGION

Kingston Upon Thames (KT2)

The KT2 postcode area is located in the Kingston Upon Thames postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 999 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the KT2 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 Guildford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 45% of people in KT2 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 KT2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The KT2 postcode covers a large district in Kingston upon Thames, located in the Southwest of London, England. It is known as Kingston Town Centre and is an important historic and shopping centre of the city. It comprises of a range of high street names and there are regular public transport services in the area. KT2 postcode includes two local governance districts - the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Kingston Town Centre is home to a number of attractions, including the famous Bentall Centre for shopping, as well as the Rose Theatre for live theatre events. It also includes the Kingston Library, a museum and a fourteen-screen cinema.

In the area there are several parks and gardens, including the Thames-side Canbury Gardens, the King Charles Recreation Ground and the Hogsmill River Park. There are also a few schools located in the KT2 area, including Surbiton High School, Holy Cross School and Tolkien & Edenham Primary School.

Moreover, Kingston town centre is popular with commuters due to its excellent transport links. There are several rail stations that service KT2, including Kingston Railway Station, Norbiton Train Station and Berrylands Station. There are also many bus services in the area and a number of bicycle hire stations.

The KT2 postcode offers plenty of leisure activities as well, such as the KAMAS Tennis club, Kingston Park Athletics Centre, The Thames Club which is a multi-sports and fitness centre and the Heart of Kingston Activity Centre with its swimming pools and gym facilities.

Thepostcode of KT2 provides residents and visitors with a sprawling, vibrant area boasting excellent transport connections, public venues and attractions, plenty of parks, plenty of shopping and dining options, and plenty of activities to enjoy whatever their age.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in KT2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 61%WHITE
  • 39%NON-WHITE

61% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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KT2Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

KT2 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeKT2
Postal TownKingston Upon Thames
MSOA NameGuildford 003
LSOA NameGuildford 003C
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityGuildford
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

KT2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of KT2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Coombe
Ham
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston Vale
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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