The postcode KT1 2BL is located in Kingston upon Thames, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in April 2019 and is an active postcode. KT1 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KT1 2BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of KT1 2BL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to KT1 2BL is Surbiton Road which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Surbiton Road Penrhyn Road and is 109 m away. The closest railway station is Surbiton Rail Station, 998 m away.
The closest primary school to KT1 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is St John's C of E Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on March 11, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of KT1 2BL is The Lion and is 2.07 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Teddington Fish Bar and is 2.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on June 1, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 68.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for KT1 2BL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Kingston is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to KT1 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KT1 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KT1 2BL
| Introduction | April 2019 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from KT1 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton High School | Independent school | 4-18 | 249 m | |
| St John's C of E Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 452 m |
| Bedelsford School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (December 11, 2018) | 492 m |
| South Thames Colleges Group | College | 16-99 | Good (February 7, 2020) | 583 m |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 677 m |
| Maple Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 760 m |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (December 1, 2021) | 760 m |
| King Athelstan Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 780 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Kingston Grammar School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.09 km | |
| Lime Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Tiffin School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Educare Small School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.72 km |
| Dysart School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 13, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 19, 2010) | 1.9 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KT1 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Hampton Wick Infants School | Awaiting Inspection | 1.9 km | |
| Bright Horizon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| The Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 2.07 km | |
| Deer Park View Caring Homes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Cafe Verde | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.4 km | |
| Il Preferito | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 2.4 km | |
| L'Amandine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 22, 2021 | 2.4 km | |
| Teddington Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 1, 2021 | 2.4 km | |
| Teddington Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 28, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| Royal Canoe Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2016 | 2.42 km | |
| Tamesis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2014 | 2.42 km | |
| The Pavilion Montessori School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 2.42 km | |
| The Skiff Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2015 | 2.42 km | |
| Caterlink at Sacred Heart Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 2.44 km | |
| Teddington School | Awaiting Inspection | 2.46 km | |
| Certitude | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 16, 2017 | 2.52 km | |
| ievas yummy soups | Awaiting Inspection | 2.75 km | |
| Caterlink at Collis Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2017 | 2.75 km | |
| Jay's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 12, 2018 | 2.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KT1 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Surbiton Road Penrhyn Road | 109 m | |
| Kingston University Penrhyn Road | 126 m | |
| Surbiton Crescent | 132 m | |
| Kingston University County Hall | 154 m | |
| Surbiton Road Milestone House | 182 m | |
| Surbiton Rail Station | 998 m | |
| Kingston Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Hampton Wick Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Kingston Town End Pier | 474 m | |
| Kingston Town End Pier | 493 m | |
| Kingston Town End Pier | 504 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KT1 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Raven's Ait | 565 m | |
| The Creek | 849 m | |
| The Rick Pond | 951 m | |
| Hampton Wick Pond | 1.18 km | |
| The Wood | 1.26 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.49 km | |
| Millennium Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Oval Plantation | 1.89 km | |
| Leg of Mutton Pond | 1.93 km | |
| Boyle Farm Island | 2.01 km | |
| Steven's Eyots | 2.05 km | |
| Thames Ditton Island | 2.06 km | |
| North Canal | 2.07 km | |
| South Canal | 2.09 km | |
| Heron Pond | 2.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KT1 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.2 Mbps | 68.1 Mbps | 156.04 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.3 Mbps | 29.32 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 73.6 | 17.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KT1 2BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40168600 |
| Longitude | -0.30468800 |
| OS Easting | 518024 |
| OS Northing | 0168325 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Kingston and Surbiton |
| Electoral Ward | Grove |
| Local Authority District | Kingston upon Thames |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Slough and Heathrow |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Kingston |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Urban cultural mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Kingston upon Thames BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035002 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kingston upon Thames 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kingston upon Thames 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D1 |