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About

Tolworth is a largely residential ward situated in the southern part of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The area is defined by its major road infrastructure, with the A3 and the Kingston Bypass forming significant boundaries. Housing consists primarily of interwar and post-war terraced homes, along with several clusters of low-rise apartment blocks. The local economy is anchored by the Tolworth Broadway retail area, which provides essential shopping and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the Tolworth Tower, a 22-storey office and retail building that dominates the skyline. The ward contains significant green spaces, including Tolworth Court Farm Fields, which offers open meadows and a rare glimpse of rural character within the urban setting. The Hogsmill River also flows along the western edge, contributing to the area's network of parks and walking paths.

Area overview

On average Tolworth has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tolworth is £87,098 per year. The median sale price in Tolworth is £650,000 (around £601 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £465,000 and £775,000. There are 4 schools in Tolworth: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Tolworth is home to around 11,188 people, with a population density of about 7,841.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Tolworth Population
11,188
Population density
7,841.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.22(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.83(-4%)
Vehicle crime
15.37(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+49%)
Public order
6.35(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,022
53.83%
Other White
1,341
11.99%
Other Asian
785
7.02%
Indian
710
6.35%
Pakistani
385
3.44%
Total population: 11,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,127
47.3%
No qualifications
1,233
14.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
10.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
651
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 8,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,721
41.12%
Owns outright
1,023
24.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
869
20.76%
Social rents from council
301
7.19%
Other social rented
169
4.04%
Total households: 4,185

Property prices in Tolworth

Median price: £650,000
Price per sq ft: £601
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £465K – £775K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £601 per square foot) in Tolworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,045,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tolworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£900,000£591
Semi-Detached37£752,000£635
Terraced29£616,000£624
Flats18£332,500£554

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tolworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tolworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£337,000£527,000£463,500
2017£590,000£380,000£501,250£450,000
2018£770,000£355,000£550,000£501,250
2019£650,000£389,950£535,000£543,500
2020£685,000£310,000£562,500£515,125
2021£780,000£348,500£560,000£496,250
2022£710,000£321,000£635,175£520,000
2023£695,000£375,000£620,000£530,000
2024£636,500£342,000£660,000£544,000
2025£732,000£378,000£752,000£590,000
2026£852,500£307,500£708,250£627,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tolworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tolworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£558£493£492£497
2017£685£613£512£487
2018£568£505£505£469
2019£504£521£521£491
2020£566£515£519£531
2021£617£528£550£529
2022£557£557£585£599
2023£603£545£587£546
2024£655£507£606£569
2025£607£575£633£616
2026£642£537£631£595
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tolworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tolworth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,218

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Tolworth ward.

Local councillors

Andrew John Wooldridge

Tolworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Jane Lim

Tolworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Thay Thayalan

Tolworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats