Original: UKPIWeekly UK Property Weekly 2019-11-07
It is said that the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames in London is the leading school district in London and in the UK.
So how rich are the educational resources in this area and how good are the students' performance? Today Xiaobian will answer it for you through a set of data.
Kingston Area Highlights Express:
The All England Gold Medal School District, the Oxbridge admission rate is second in the UK, and the London is the first. There are two public secondary schools in Kingston with a promotion rate of more than 25%;
One of the most suitable areas for living in the UK and London, with the highest satisfaction and high safety of residents;
The birthplace of the Kingdom of England, the oldest royal naming district in the UK (there are only 5 in the UK with the title of "Royal");
Surrounded by three oversized royal parks, a 5 minute walk to the banks of the River Thames
Parks along the river and the town centre are home to specialty restaurants and bars along the river;
The largest shopping mall area in southwest London, john Lewis and other well-known department stores, famous chain brands, independent shops, large supermarkets are concentrated, life is extremely convenient;
The existing traffic is developed, 30 minutes directly to the downtown Waterloo transportation hub;
The planned Crossrail 2 confirmed the establishment of a site in Kingston, and the additional value-added space for house prices is huge;
Home to Kingston University, it attracts 16,000 students from all over the world
£1.5 billion in funding stimulus, including £400 million in upgrading of the Eden Walk shopping centre;
As a thousand-year-old royal town in London, there is a shortage of developable land in the area;
House prices are expected to grow by 12% and rents by more than 16% over the next 5 years.
The first is the intensity of educational resources:
The key schools owned by families of school-age children in Kingston are ranked first in London. One of the smallest districts in London, Kingston is home to 34 primary and secondary schools, of which 24 have been rated Outstanding by the Ministry of Education, nine of which are among the top 10% of the uk's schools of the same class.
In addition, within a 20-minute drive of Kingston town centre, there are as many as 14 public+ private schools in the top 50 in London with A Level scores.
This was followed by Kingston's achievements:
According to the local government in Kingston, 76 per cent of children develop well in early childhood.
The percentage of students aged 14-16 who achieved a grade of 5 or higher on the GCSEs exam was as high as 64.2%.
At the A Level, Kingston's performance was even more eye-catching. The proportion of students who were able to achieve AAB level was 29.1%. The london-wide average is only 15%.
In the 2015-2017 Oxford and Cambridge University Admission Rate Rankings released by the Sutton Trust Education Charity Foundation, the borough with the highest admission rate in London is Kingston upon Thames in the southwest suburb of London, with an acceptance rate of 4.4%, ranking second in the UK.
Proportion of ox swords admitted to london's boroughs
Tiffin Girl and Tiffin School are among the top 50 secondary schools in the UK, with an annual Oxbridge progression rate of around 25%.
Next up is Kingston's abundant per capita resources:
Living environment and average resources are also one of the reasons why many parents favor Kingston. As one of London's least populated areas, Kingston is also more resource-rich per capita.
Around Kingston town centre, within a 10-minute walk or 5 minutes by car, there are at least three super-large Royal Parks, namely the Hampton Court Palace Park on the west bank of the Thames river and the town centre across the river, and The Royal Bushy Park, and richmond Park, the largest Royal Forest Park in London, about 5-10 minutes away from the northwest corner of the town centre. Richmond Park covers about 2,360 acres, three times the size of New York's Central Park.
Of course, these three parks are only the largest in kingston, not to mention the riverside park on the Thames River in the town centre, and the not too small community parklands scattered throughout. There are green spaces, and there are usually public free semi-enclosed children's playgrounds. It is these facilities that make Kingston one of the perfect communities for raising children.
Richmond Park and Bush Park, each with 600-700 free-range elk and sika deer, are also the best inspiration for children to learn about animals.
The Isabelle Botanical Garden in Richmond Park, which is open to the public for free, blooms with rhododendrons native to China for 4 or 5 months a year, and is naturally the best place for a walk after dinner and on weekends.
To make children grow up healthy and happy, it is indispensable to a variety of extracurricular activities. In Kingston, these are also within reach.
Whether surfing, rowing, equestrianism, cricket, tennis, golf, living in Kingston has something to offer.
Located in Kingston, the UK's top Coombe Hill Golf Club is home to golfers in London and around the world, providing the perfect experience for golfers.
The Rose Theatre in the town centre and the Odeon Cinema opposite the train station are great places to relax and entertain with family and friends on weekends.
The Rose Theatre has staged "Henry VI" (part one), and the rich cultural heritage allows children to feel the charm of English opera from an early age.
Gold medal school district rooms are favored by parents
Like many parents in China, British parents often do not care about the cost of their children's education. In the UK, many parents will also do whatever it takes to qualify their soon-to-be-entered secondary schools for admission to the UK's top secondary schools.
A HouseSimple survey showed that households in England who want to live near a key primary school with an 'Outstanding' quality rating from the UK Department of Education need to pay an average of £44,000 more for a property premium, with an average premium rate of 18%.
Specialist real estate agencies predict that house prices in the Kingston area will increase by 8% over the next five years and rental growth is expected to be 18% over the next five years. The average return on investment on a property is 4%.
Developed by the UK's top developer, Berkeley Group, royal Exchange is the only new residential project in the central area of Kingston and is a rare high-quality residential project seen in London's traditional gold medal school district.
For more information about the Royal Exchange project, you can participate in the Royal Exchange project launch tasting through the QR code below! At the event, there are also kingston local residents who have lived in england for 15 years, British real estate experts, Fan Huiyong editor-in-chief to explain the things that live and raise children in Kingston.
Beijing: November 15-17 / 15, 14:00, Fan Editor-in-Chief Real Estate Investment Lecture
Shanghai: November 22-24 / 22, 14:00, Edited by Fan, real estate investment seminar
Long press the QR code to request an invitation
Background: Home to the King's Coronation Stone
As the oldest royal territory, Kingston, located south of the Thames River, dates back to Roman times, and the Church of all Saints in the heart of the town has stood for more than a thousand years. Seven Saxon kings were crowned here in history, and the coronation stone still lies quietly in front of the town hall.
In addition to its deep history, Kingston's artistic atmosphere is also quite strong. Located south of town centre, Kingston University is renowned for its art and design program.
Photo: David Mach's "Disorderly Sequence"
Commuting: 30 minutes directly to the heart of London
Kingston is located 10 miles southwest of central London and falls under Sector 6 of Traffic. It is an important commuter neighborhood in London. It is currently a 30-minute train ride from Kingston to Waterloo Station in central London, Zone 1. There are 4 subway lines that can be easily transferred to London's West End, Chinatown, King's Cross, City of Finance, Canary Wharf and more. Waterloo station averages one train to Kingston every 10 minutes during peak hours.
• There are six trains to Waterloo every hour
• 6-minute drive to Surbiton
• 30 minutes drive from Heathrow Airport
• 45 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport
Between Waterloo Railway Station and the City of London Bank is the shortest metro line in the UK, Waterloo & City Line, which was opened to facilitate bankers, senior gold collars and other employees working in the City to travel between Bank and Waterloo. In terms of average passenger traffic per mile, the Waterloo & City Line is the busiest subway line after the Victoria Line.
Shopping: When a traditional market meets a modern shopping district
As a traditional affluent residential area in London, Kingston is also the largest metropolitan centre in southwest London. With a complete and rich range of shopping and living facilities, it not only meets the shopping needs of local residents, but also is an important shopping mall for residents of surrounding neighborhoods, such as Richmond and Sutton. There are both traditional bazaars with a history of nearly 1,000 years and large shopping malls with modern fashion.
After opening 1-2 stores in central London, many brands will choose Kingston for subsequent expansions, such as Apple direct stores, American high-end home furnishing brand West elm, Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo and so on.
To sum it up simply: from the boutique boutiques to john Lewis, the UK's oldest high-quality department store, from the historic souks to the well-branded Bentalls shopping centre, Kingston has it all and life is extremely convenient.
Potential: Traffic regulation upgrade + upgrade
The most important consideration for real estate investment is whether there is room for improvement in the traffic of a block. Any block with new traffic tracks will usher in different levels of property appreciation in different cycles of planning, construction and opening to traffic.
Crossrail 2, which has been licensed by the National Infrastructure Commission, has confirmed that it will have a site in Kingston. It also means that in the future Kingston, the transportation facilities will be on a higher level. Thus stimulating the rise in housing prices in the neighborhoods around the site.
In a city with a long history and very mature history, the upgrading project is a powerful stimulus for the property market. As one of the UK's oldest town centres, Kingston's developable land is scarce, and the £400 million Eden Walk shopping centre is a rare large-scale upgrade in this thousand-year-old town. The new scheme will bring new dynamism to Kingston town centre in order to elevate Kingston's position as the largest shopping centre in the south-west suburbs of London.
Scarce school districts on the banks of the River Thames
Royal Exchange is the newest addition to Kingston upon Thames, built by britain's top developer Berkeley Group around the beautiful Grade II listed old post office and telephone exchange building. This exciting new development will offer 267 homes including one, two and three bedroom apartments, adding a modern touch to Kingston's evolving heritage culture.
Royal Exchange will combine fresh and past buildings, shops, restaurants and private gardens to create a beautiful base for residents to enjoy the rich life of Kingston, enhancing their sense of living experience.
At Royal Exchange, modern interiors create a clear view of each room. High-quality materials ensure that fittings and finishes meet high standards. High-end appliances and composite stone countertops complement black wrought iron, and the large and small details reflect the practicality of the living space and the exquisite aesthetic design, which is luxurious.
In the 2.6 acres of activity area, there are also private garden courtyards to enjoy the noble life.
If you happen to be a movie lover, a private screening room is sure to surprise you.
There is also a residents' gym, comfortable office space and a 24-hour concierge service at the front desk, making high-end modern life at your fingertips.
Unit type recommended
▲ One-bedroom apartment
Total area of the suite: 50.2 square meters (equivalent to domestic construction area: 65.26 square meters)
Complimentary balcony area: 14.4 square meters
▲ Two-bedroom apartment
Total area of the suite: 71.7 square meters (equivalent to domestic construction area: 93.21 square meters)
Complimentary balcony area: 20.7 square meters
▲ Three-bedroom apartment
Total area of the suite: 102.7 square meters (equivalent to domestic construction area: 133.51 square meters)
Complimentary balcony area: 44.8 square meters
【Project Information】
Project Name: Royal Exchange Kingston
Developer: Berkeley Group
Title: 999
Completion time: Q1-Q3 2023
Price: From £485,000
Payment: Deposit £5,000
10% down payment within 21 days (minus deposit)
12% payable after 10 months
Pay another 5% after 18 months
Project facilities: 24-hour concierge service, private cinema & meeting room, residents' gym, electric car charging point, two private landscaped courtyards
Beijing: November 15-17, 15, 14:00, Fan Editor-in-Chief Real Estate Investment Lecture
Shanghai: November 22-24, 22, 14:00, Fan Editor-in-Chief Real Estate Investment Lecture