Gladeside Close Chessington, Kingston upon Thames
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (KT9), about 30 m long. USRN 21800441.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £615,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Kingston upon Thames costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 4% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chessington South, about 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hook Surgery, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £160,625 | £159,250 | £162,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2020 | 5 KT9 2JQ | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2012 | 3 KT9 2JQ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 5 KT9 2JQ | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 2 KT9 2JQ | Detached | £159,250 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Kingston upon Thames in 2026-27: Band D £2,609 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,739 | £2,029 | £2,319 | £2,609 | £3,189 | £3,769 | £4,349 | £5,218 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (35% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Kingston upon Thames.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 46 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT9 2JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT9 2LZ | 8% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chessington South 344,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Chessington North 489,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Claygate 517,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garrison Lane Chessington | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cromwell Road Bus Station Kingston Upon Thames | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ditton Island Ferry Landing Thames Ditton | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hook Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Road Dental Surgery | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Epsom & Ewell Cottage Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Surbiton Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 30 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground 4.8 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | Churchfields Allotments 1.0 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Winey Hill | Hill | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Lower Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Four Acre Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Chessington Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Stew Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Boyle Farm Island | Island | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kingston upon Thames: see them on the Kingston upon Thames page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington School | Secondary | 11–16 | 180 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barwell Cafe KT9 2HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Barwell kebab house KT9 2HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Busy Bees Soft Play Ltd KT9 2NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Supplemented KT9 2NY | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Amy Woodgate House KT9 2SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Chessington Sports Centre KT9 2JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Piglets Pre-School KT9 2JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership @ Chessington School KT9 2JS | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Square 1 Cafe And Chessington Community Food Pantry KT9 2JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Places Leisure @ Chessington Sports Centre KT9 2JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Oregano Pizza KT9 2JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Lunch Box Chessington KT9 2JR | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Connect Catering Ltd. At St Philip's School KT9 2HR | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| A Touch Of Caviar Ltd KT9 2NY | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| JCM Star Convenience Store KT9 2HY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harrow Close (13); On or near Orchid Close (12); On or near Fleetwood Close (11); On or near Burton Close (8); On or near Nigel Fisher Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fleetwood Close · Charles Babbage Close · Kelsey Close · Nigel Fisher Way · Burton Close · Barwell Lane · Barwell Lane · Harrow Close · Orchid Close · Bailey Crescent · Rythe Close · Grapsome Close
All the streets in KT9 and across Kingston upon Thames.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.