Ransom Close Hook, Kingston upon Thames
1 address across 1 postcode (KT9), about 40 m long. USRN 21880952.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- 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 D; Band D in Kingston upon Thames costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chessington North, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orchard Practice, about 360 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2024 (6).
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 D (65% of about 620 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Cap In Hand, 174 Hook Rise North, Surbiton, permissioned (390 m)
- Work, Vale Road South, Surbiton, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 37 Hook Road, Surbiton, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT9 1RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chessington North 489,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Tolworth 576,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Chessington South 344,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmcroft Drive Hook | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cromwell Road Bus Station Kingston Upon Thames | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ditton Island Ferry Landing Thames Ditton | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Lovelace Road Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 31 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Practice | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ace Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chessington Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Tolworth Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Surbiton Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,510 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Edward Recreation Ground 7.4 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hook Leisure Allotment Gardens 4.2 ha | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Butcher's Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Boyle Farm Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| The Rick Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Southborough High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Tolworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chessington School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Pre School At St Pauls Parish Hall KT9 1PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The North Star KT9 1EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Loci-Express KT9 1DS | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Piccolos KT9 1DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Acorn To Oak Nursery And Preschool Ltd KT9 1PL | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Caribbean Classic KT9 1DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Londis KT9 1DR | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Laser Quest Kingston KT6 5AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Southborough School KT6 5AS | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Ninja Delivery KT6 5AR | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| The Olive Tree KT6 5BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chessington Service Station KT9 1PF | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Supermarket Favourite KT6 5BZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Tesco Express KT6 5AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd. KT6 7LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willcocks Close (16); On or near Mcdonough Close (11); On or near King Edward Drive (10); On or near Hunters Road (10); On or near Elmcroft Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- KT9 1RZ: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Priory Road · Coniston Way · Mcdonough Close · Grange Road · Hunters Road · Hook Road · Priory Road · King Edward Drive · Elmcroft Close · Ace Parade · Apple Grove · Elmcroft Drive
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.