The postcode KT2 5GU is located in Kingston upon Thames, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. KT2 5GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
KT2 5GU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 KT2 5GU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to KT2 5GU is Kestrel Close which is centered 44 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dysart Avenue and is 104 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.67 km away at Richmond Underground Station The closest railway station is Teddington Rail Station, 1.69 km away.
The closest primary school to KT2 5GU (for ages 11 and under) is Meadlands Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 30, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Tiffin Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 14, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of KT2 5GU is Hand & Flower and is 340 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 5, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from C C Pizza and is 866 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 13, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for KT2 5GU 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 KT2 5GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to KT2 5GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode KT2 5GU
| Introduction | December 1995 |
| 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 KT2 5GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 447 m |
| The Tiffin Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 753 m |
| Teddington School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 849 m |
| Grey Court School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 926 m |
| The Kingston Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 16, 2018) | 938 m |
| Fern Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 938 m | |
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 19, 2018) | 971 m |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Latchmere School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 19, 2010) | 1.38 km |
| Collis Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2014) | 1.5 km |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Newland House School | Independent school | 3-13 | 1.64 km | |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| The Russell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| The German School | Independent school | 3-19 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| Radnor House | Independent school | 9-18 | 1.81 km | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Educare Small School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1.97 km |
| St Catherine's School | Independent school | 3-18 | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from KT2 5GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Amandine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 238 m | |
| The Ham Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2017 | 238 m | |
| Hand & Flower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 340 m | |
| Caterlink at Meadlands Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 447 m | |
| The Ham General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 25, 2013 | 656 m | |
| Lensbury Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 693 m | |
| The Ham Brewery Tap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2015 | 696 m | |
| Cassel Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 708 m | |
| KISH | Awaiting Inspection | 732 m | |
| The New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 22, 2022 | 803 m | |
| Fullerton Court Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 30, 2017 | 825 m | |
| Royal Canoe Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2016 | 825 m | |
| Tamesis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2014 | 825 m | |
| The Pavilion Montessori School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 825 m | |
| The Skiff Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2015 | 825 m | |
| Teddington School | Awaiting Inspection | 849 m | |
| C C Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 866 m | |
| Jaflong Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2019 | 866 m | |
| JayKayCafe | Awaiting Inspection | 866 m | |
| Neway Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2013 | 866 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to KT2 5GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Dysart Avenue | 104 m | |
| Dukes Avenue Northweald Lane | 113 m | |
| Richmond Road Ham | 150 m | |
| Dysart Avenue | 182 m | |
| Lammas Road | 203 m | |
| Richmond Underground Station | 3.67 km | |
| Richmond Underground Station | 3.67 km | |
| Teddington Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| Teddington Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Hampton Wick Rail Station | 1.82 km | |
| Ham House Ferry Landing | 1.76 km | |
| Ham House Ferry Landing | 1.76 km | |
| Ham House Ferry Landing | 1.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.48 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 32.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to KT2 5GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Trowlock Island | 590 m | |
| The Wilderness | 1.14 km | |
| Steven's Eyots | 1.21 km | |
| Ham Gate Pond | 1.27 km | |
| Ham Bottom | Valley | 1.42 km |
| Ham Dip Pond | 1.49 km | |
| Swan Island | 1.74 km | |
| Hamcross Plantation | 1.74 km | |
| Gallows Pond | 1.88 km | |
| Petersham Lodge Woods | 1.9 km | |
| Eel Pie Island | 1.93 km | |
| Warren Plantation | 1.93 km | |
| Leg of Mutton Pond | 2.01 km | |
| Millennium Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Peg's Pond | 2.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for KT2 5GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.9 Mbps | 84.9 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 106.4 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for KT2 5GU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.43070000 |
| Longitude | -0.31000900 |
| OS Easting | 517581 |
| OS Northing | 0171543 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Richmond Park |
| Electoral Ward | Tudor |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| 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 | E33034958 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kingston upon Thames 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kingston upon Thames 001A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |