Family-life report

Is KT2 Kingston Gate good for families?

KT2 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 98). Around 41.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

6

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

Family density

Who lives in KT2?

Very high · Over 35%41.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

53 min

Fastest door-to-door to Waterloo (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,488

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

93/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in KT2 — FAQ

Is KT2 good for families with kids?
KT2 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 98). Within 1km you'll find 6 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 41.5% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near KT2?
Kingston is one of London's highest-performing state systems, and that shows in unusually short catchment distances.
How long is the commute from KT2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from KT2 is 53 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in KT2?
Band D council tax in KT2 is £2,488 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in KT2?
6 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does KT2 compare to other London areas for families?
KT2 ranks 98 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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