Postcode report
KT20 5HD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About KT20 5HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
KT20 5HD is a postcode in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton, Reigate and Banstead, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KT20 5HD, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KT20 5HD are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for KT20 5HD is based on Reigate and Banstead 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,960 residents, 4,843 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near KT20 5HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KT20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £523k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KT20 5HD can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KT20 5HD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around KT20 5HD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about KT20 5HD
Is KT20 5HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near KT20 5HD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near KT20 5HD?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near KT20 5HD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for KT20 5HD?
LocaleIQ matched KT20 5HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in KT20 5HD?
The latest median sold price is £523k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KT20 5HD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.