23,919TOTAL POPULATION
9,931HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£48,880AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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KT22 POSTCODE REGION

Kingston Upon Thames (KT22)

The KT22 postcode area is located in the Kingston Upon Thames postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 1376 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the KT22 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 Mole Valley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 42% of people in KT22 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 KT22 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 KT22 postcode is a South East England postcode covering an area in Surrey. It is predominantly located in the borough of Mole Valley, although a small part of the postcode extends into the borough of Surrey Heath. Some of the villages, hamlets and towns located within the postcode include Leatherhead, Ashtead, Bookham, Fetcham, Mickleham, Netherne On The Hill, Norwood Hill and Effingham.

The KT22 postcode is classed as a suburban area and is very popular with families and professionals due to its excellent transport links to Central London. It is well connected with the M25 motorway (the London Orbital Motorway) and regular Direct London trains offer swift travel times to and from the capital.

Surrey generally has a low crime rate and the KT22 postcode is no exception. It is safe and has a good reputation, making it an ideal location for all types of people.

The area in KT22 postcode benefits from a wide range of local amenities, such as pleasant parks and countryside, an array of independent and chain restaurants and shops, plus a cinema and two leisure centres. Travellers have access to the nearby towns of Cobham and Epsom, as well as the city of Guildford and its university.

KT22 postcode is also within easy reach of Kensington and Westminster in Central London, plus a number of other attractions, including Hampton Court Palace and Chessington World of Adventure.

The area is strongly represented in national politics and is part of both the Mole Valley and Epsom and Ewell constituencies. KT22 is an affluent postcode area, higher than the UK average and higher than both Mole Valley and Surrey.

KT22 postcode is an idyllic place to live and offers all the conveniences of urban living, coupled with an excellent quality of life in a safe and comfortable environment. It is in a prime and desirable location with access to a range of local amenities, excellent transport connections and proximity to Central London and other attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in KT22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 85%WHITE
  • 15%NON-WHITE

85% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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KT22Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

KT22 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 CodeKT22
Postal TownKingston Upon Thames
MSOA NameMole Valley 003
LSOA NameMole Valley 003A
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityMole Valley
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

KT22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of KT22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashtead
Downside
Fetcham
Givons Grove
Great Bookham
Hawk's Hill
Leatherhead
Leatherhead Common
Little Heath
Lower Ashtead
Malden Rushett
Mole
Oxshott
Pachesham Park
The Wells
Tyrell's Wood
Browse Postcodes in KT22

Dig even deeper into the KT22 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (KT) and estimated address.

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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M25, A3, M23 overnight road closures in Surrey including near Heathrow this week to look out for

Drivers leaving Heathrow will need to follow an alternative route

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4500 hours of untreated sewage dumped into River Mole area so far this year

Thames Water said it is working to improve the network

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Amount Woking council will raise taxes after 'largest ever' bailout

The major bailout package aims to offset Woking Borough Council's debt

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Inside the 2k a week Surrey private school now up for sale

A former private school in the Surrey Hills which closed in December is now up for sale

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Major M25 and A3 Wisley Interchange work could force residents into daily U-turns

New signalling and removal of turning anticipated to cut queues on A3, but some will be forced into longer journeys

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New football pitch approved despite safety fears over proximity to petrol site

An accident at an oil terminal may result in uncontrolled spills, fires and explosions

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Chancellor confirms devolution deal for council

It will give Surrey more decision-making powers over transport and support for businesses.

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Elderly man dies three months after being hit by vehicle in Tesco car park in Surrey

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