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About

Southborough is a residential area in Kingston upon Thames, located near the town centre and Surbiton. It is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as more modern developments. The area offers good transport links, with Surbiton station providing quick access to central London. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and parks, making it a convenient place to live.

The area is close to popular green spaces like Victoria Recreation Ground and Surbiton Lagoon. Schools in Southborough are well-regarded, attracting families to the neighbourhood. Its proximity to Kingston’s shopping and entertainment options adds to its appeal. The community has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to busier parts of the borough.

Area overview

On average Southborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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 of residents in Southborough is £66,500 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.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Southborough Population

8,093

Population density

6,725.7 per km²

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

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £686,500 in Southborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 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
Detached	17	£870,000	£653,400	£699,000	£1,195,000	£1,742,032
Flats	28	£378,000	£286,500	£339,625	£441,213	£471,300
Semi-Detached	23	£842,500	£610,250	£782,500	£915,000	£1,100,000
Terraced	15	£735,000	£431,000	£521,500	£833,500	£905,965

10 years median price trend in Southborough

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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