Area Information for Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN

Sopwith Close in Kingston Upon Thames is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Tudor ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Richmond Park. This page combines information for the address Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of KT2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for KT2 5RN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Kingston upon Thames
Ward Tudor
Constituency Richmond Park * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 71 property sales in Sopwith Close, KT2 5RN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Tudor), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 9 crimes were reported within half a mile of KT2 5RN.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN:

Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RL
Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5NA
Cowper Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5PQ
Parkfields Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LL
Florence Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5FA
Beard Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5PG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about KT2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 71 property sales in Sopwith Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 54
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 118
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 27
Shared Ownership 15
Rented: From Council 18
Rented: Other Social 26
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 1
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 33
Two People 32
Three People 18
Four People 23
Five People 10
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 118

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 76
Other Household 8
Total 117

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 59
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 118

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Richmond Park constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 153
Female 152
Total 305

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around KT2 5RN has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 23
5-9 28
10-14 36
15-19 21
20-24 9
25-29 12
30-34 17
35-39 23
40-44 20
45-49 25
50-54 30
55-59 23
60-64 14
65-69 6
70-74 8
75-79 3
80-84 3
85+ 5
Total 306

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode KT2 5RN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 85
Married 87
Separated 12
Divorced 21
Widowed 5
Total 210

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 170
Good 96
Fair 29
Bad 10
Very Bad 2
Total 307

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 81
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 24
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 28
Other 5
Total 209

Ethnic Group Embed This

Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 68% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 208
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 9
Pakistani 8
Chinese 7
Other Asian 13
Black African 9
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 3
Other 15
Total 304

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 217
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 30
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Total 303

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 217
10+ Years 75
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 305

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to KT2 5RN.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 240
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 6
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 114
Christian 132
Buddhist 3
Hindu 10
Jewish 2
Muslim 23
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 19
Total 304

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 74
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 23
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 11
Total 210

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 35
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 132

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 40
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 17
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 18
Total 211

Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN is within the Tudor policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 9 crimes were reported within half a mile of KT2 5RN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 9 crimes committed near Sopwith Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Tudor
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to KT2 5RN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for KT2 5RN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest railway station is Kingston, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kingston 1.1 miles
Norbiton 1.1 miles
Hampton Wick 1.3 miles
Teddington 1.7 miles
Berrylands 2.1 miles
Strawberry Hill 2.2 miles
Twickenham 2.2 miles
St Margarets (London) 2.2 miles
New Malden 2.3 miles
Richmond (London) 2.5 miles
Fulwell 2.5 miles
Surbiton 2.5 miles
North Sheen 2.6 miles
Hampton Court 2.8 miles
Raynes Park 3 miles
Mortlake 3 miles
Whitton (London) 3.2 miles
Motspur Park 3.2 miles
Malden Manor 3.3 miles
Thames Ditton 3.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest Overground station is Richmond (London), approximately 2.5 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is Latchmere School, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is The Tiffin Girls' School, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Tiffin Girls' School 830 yards October 2021
    
The Kingston Academy half a mile May 2018
    
Teddington School 0.9 miles November 2021
    
Tiffin School 1.1 miles May 2022
    
Grey Court School 1.1 miles January 2018
    
Coombe Girls' School 1.8 miles May 2024
    
Orleans Park School 1.9 miles November 2017
    
Surbiton High School 2 miles  
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School 2.1 miles November 2016
    
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 2.2 miles April 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is Churchill Medical Centre, approximately 520 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is Anand Dinker Patel, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is Cassel Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sopwith Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RN. The nearest is Eyecare Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in KT2 5RN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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