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About

Southborough lies within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, positioned between the town centre and Surbiton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses along tree-lined streets. Its boundaries are loosely defined by the main roads of Kingston Hill, Penrhyn Road, and Surbiton Road, creating a quiet neighbourhood feel distinct from the adjacent commercial hubs.

The area is served by local shops and amenities along Southborough Lane and offers good transport links via nearby bus routes. Residents have access to several green spaces, including the grounds of the former Kingston Hospital and the wider expanse of Richmond Park to the north. The presence of Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus adds a student population to the local community.

Area overview

On average Southborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southborough is £96,054 per year. There are 5 schools in Southborough: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Southborough is home to around 8,093 people, with a population density of about 6,725.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Southborough Population

8,093

Population density

6,725.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.25(-32%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.47(-50%)

Vehicle crime

10.75(+15%)

Other theft

4.7(-59%)

Public order

3.83(-43%)

London average

Demographics

British

5,143

63.53%

Other White

988

12.2%

Other Asian

289

3.57%

Indian

287

3.54%

Other

175

2.16%

Total population: 8,096

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,406

53.77%

Level 3 (A level)

798

12.6%

No qualifications

744

11.75%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

660

10.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

386

6.09%

Total 16+ residents: 6,334

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,257

39.38%

Owns outright

798

25%

Private landlord or letting agency

733

22.96%

Social rents from council

207

6.48%

Other social rented

142

4.45%

Total households: 3,192

Property prices in Southborough

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £659,000 in Southborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,500 up to £1,756,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Southborough over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	29	£370,000	£245,500	£293,000	£405,000	£470,200
Detached	12	£897,500	£670,100	£748,500	£1,128,250	£1,483,200
Semi-Detached	19	£832,500	£656,800	£775,000	£1,042,500	£1,241,500
Terraced	18	£685,000	£394,950	£512,500	£787,500	£929,750

10 years median price trend in Southborough

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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