Postcode report
KT4 8BU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About KT4 8BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
KT4 8BU is a postcode in Worcester Park North, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near KT4 8BU, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around KT4 8BU are housing and health, 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 8BU 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 10/10.
For property prices near KT4 8BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the KT4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 136 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near KT4 8BU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near KT4 8BU 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 8BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 HMO licences, 15 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 8BU
Is KT4 8BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (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 8BU?
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 8BU?
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 8BU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for KT4 8BU?
LocaleIQ matched KT4 8BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in KT4 8BU?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 136 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around KT4 8BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.