kingston-upon-thames KT16 Postcodes

Kingston Upon Thames (KT16)

The KT16 postcode area is located in the Kingston Upon Thames postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 864 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the KT16 postcode area, including Addlestone, Ashtead, Chertsey, Chessington, Cobham, East Molesey, Epsom, Esher, Kingston Upon Thames, Leatherhead, New Malden, Surbiton, Tadworth, Thames Ditton, Walton-On-Thames, West Byfleet, West Molesey, Weybridge, Worcester Park which come under the local authority of the Runnymede Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in KT16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of KT16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

KT16 is a postcode district within the Kingston upon Thames post town, located in the Royal Borough of Surrey, southwest London. The area is bounded by the M25 motorway to the north, the town of Chertsey to the west, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to the south.

KT16 covers the geographical locales of Addlestone, Woodham, Ottershaw, Lyne, Pyrford, Byfleet, New Haw, West Byfleet and the eastern half of the town of Weybridge.

It has good access to London – it's a 25 minute journey by rail to the centre of the city. There are several railway stations within the postcode district, including Junction Station (which services Staines, Reading and London Waterloo) and Byfleet and New Haw Station (which services Woking, Waterloo and London Victoria). In addition, the postcode district is served by numerous other transport links, including buses and an underground line.

KT16 is known for its green open spaces, with many parks and sports grounds, such as Horne Park, Paddock Field and The Green. The area is also home to some well known businesses, including McLaren Automotive and Oakleaf Golf Club.

The postcode district is notable for its thriving education sector – featuring a diverse range of schools, such as Inchmery Primary School, St John's Primary School and the highly rated Tiffin School. The district also has a high number of independent schools, such as Waverley School, St Andrew's School and Barrow Hills.

In terms of culture, the postcode offers a variety of local pubs, restaurants and cafe culture, as well as galleries and cultural centres such as Addlestone Cornerstone Arts Centre. Popular amenities in the postcode district include cinemas, libraries and leisure centres, such as the Edge and the Lion Centre.

KT16 is home to a wide variety of housing, from older Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes and cottages, to modern estates, townhouses and flats. Prices in the area have continued to rise over the last few years, making it an attractive location for investment.

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