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Kew is a residential neighbourhood in London with a population of 8,439.
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Kew is a residential neighbourhood in London with a population of 8,439. Property values are substantial, with a median price of £700,000 and 170 sales recorded in the past year. Flats median at £515,000, while detached properties reach £2,500,000. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 16.8 and particulate matter at 8.0 annual mean levels. Flood risk is notable, affecting 60.7 percent of the area. Crime totalled 310 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime (79 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) most prevalent. Deprivation is relatively low, with about 75 percent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. The area is well-served digitally, with 76.9 percent gigabit-capable coverage. Planning protections include 18 conservation areas and 89 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,486.10. The local authority is London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Data updated 2026/2025. Kew, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Kew’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Kew ranks 29th cheapest of 33, 1st safest and 32nd most affordable.
Sold prices in Kew have risen 23% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Kew (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 8 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 9).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/kew.
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Nearby areas we cover: Grove Park, North Sheen, Mortlake.
Kew is a residential neighbourhood in London with a population of 8,439.