Moving to KT9 Chessington South & Malden Rushett

Commuting from KT9

Slow · 46–55 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo46 min
• King's Cross65 min
• Liverpool Street66 min
• Canary Wharf70 min
• Paddington64 min
• Victoria57 min

Who already lives in KT9?

Very high · Over 35%37.1% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How KT9 compares nearby

Moving to KT9 — FAQ

What's it like to live in KT9?

KT9 (Chessington South & Malden Rushett, Kingston upon Thames) scores 63/100 overall — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 129). Safety 93/100, green space 67/100, family life 45/100, commute 25/100. 37.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

How long is the commute from KT9?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 46 minutes to Waterloo (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in KT9?

Annual Band D council tax in KT9 is £2,488 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in KT9?

Kingston is one of London's highest-performing state systems, and that shows in unusually short catchment distances.

What's the crime rate in KT9?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in KT9 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 93/100.

Is KT9 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (93/100) and family infrastructure (45/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.