Postcode report
Is KT4 7LY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About KT4 7LY: area rating, property, schools and local change
KT4 7LY is a postcode in Worcester Park South, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KT4 7LY, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KT4 7LY are housing and safety, while jobs 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 KT4 7LY is based on Kingston upon Thames 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,249 residents, 4,373 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 4% 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 9/10.
For property prices near KT4 7LY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KT4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KT4 7LY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KT4 7LY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around KT4 7LY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 HMO licences, 17 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 KT4 7LY
Is KT4 7LY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% 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 KT4 7LY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near KT4 7LY?
12 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 KT4 7LY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 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 KT4 7LY?
LocaleIQ matched KT4 7LY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in KT4 7LY?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KT4 7LY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 HMO licences, 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.