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Kingston Town

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About

Kingston Town ward forms the central commercial and civic heart of the borough. The area is dominated by the historic market place, which continues to operate several days a week, and the modern Bentall Centre shopping complex. Guildhall and the ancient Coronation Stone are key landmarks, with the parish church of All Saints situated nearby. This central zone is a primary transport hub, featuring the main railway station and a major bus interchange.

The ward extends to include the Thames riverfront, with its pedestrian promenade and the ancient Clattern Bridge. Residential streets with a mix of period housing and modern flats radiate from the centre, particularly towards the Canbury Gardens area. Kingston University's main campus buildings are integrated within the town centre, contributing to the daily population.

Area overview

On average Kingston Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingston Town is £85,269 per year. There are 7 schools in Kingston Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Kingston Town is home to around 10,289 people, with a population density of about 6,898.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
278
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kingston Town Population
10,289
Population density
6,898.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
106.62(+954%)
Violence and sexual offences
96.8(+219%)
Anti-social behaviour
84.65(+218%)
Public order
34.5(+418%)
Other theft
32.56(+180%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,303
51.54%
Other White
1,772
17.22%
Other Asian
467
4.54%
Indian
395
3.84%
Other
392
3.81%
Total population: 10,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,829
54.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,757
19.86%
No qualifications
722
8.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
7.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
4.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,709
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,038
24.18%
Owns outright
775
18.05%
Social rents from council
378
8.81%
Other social rented
240
5.59%
Total households: 4,293

Property prices in Kingston Town

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Kingston Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingston Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingston Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£1,128,000
Flats61£443,190
Semi-Detached26£755,000
Terraced17£750,000

10 years median price trend in Kingston Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston Town.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.