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Kingston upon Thames

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About

Kingston upon Thames is a district in southwest London, located along the River Thames. It is known for its historic market town origins, dating back to the Saxon era. The area features a mix of modern shopping centers and traditional architecture, including the ancient Market House and All Saints Church. Kingston’s riverside location provides scenic walks and green spaces like Canbury Gardens.

The district is a commercial and educational hub, home to Kingston University and a range of retail outlets. Transport links include mainline trains to central London and bus routes connecting to surrounding areas. Kingston’s high street offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, catering to both residents and visitors. The area balances urban convenience with riverside charm, making it a popular choice for families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Kingston upon Thames has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kingston upon Thames is £63,703 per year. There are 64 schools in Kingston upon Thames: 33 primary (6 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 11 secondary (5 Outstanding and 6 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Kingston upon Thames Population
168,063
Population density
4,512.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90,288
53.72%
Other White
21,404
12.74%
Other Asian
12,768
7.6%
Indian
7,731
4.6%
Other
5,979
3.56%
Total population: 168,065

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
21,418
32.64%
Owns outright
18,519
28.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
16,535
25.2%
Social rents from council
4,647
7.08%
Other social rented
2,597
3.96%
Total households: 65,628

Property prices in Kingston upon Thames

Based on 1,583 recent sales, the median property price is £537,000 in Kingston upon Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingston upon Thames 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 upon Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached148£1,012,500
Flats620£384,250
Semi-Detached434£735,000
Terraced381£580,000

10 years median price trend in Kingston upon Thames

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

All wards in Kingston upon Thames

Alexandra

Berrylands

Canbury Gardens

Chessington South & Malden Rushett

Coombe Hill

Coombe Vale

Green Lane & St James

Hook & Chessington North

King George's & Sunray

Kingston Gate

Kingston Town

Motspur Park & Old Malden East

New Malden Village

Norbiton

Old Malden

St Mark's & Seething Wells

Surbiton Hill

Tolworth

Tudor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.