Postcode KT1 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Kingston Town ward of Kingston upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the Kingston Riverside area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 690.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingston Riverside is £84,290 per year. The nearest station is Kingston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Kingston Riverside has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Kingston Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 690.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingston Riverside is £84,290 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from KT1 1BU.
Kingston Riverside near KT1 1BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kingston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Kingston | South Western | Walking directions to Kingston |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Hampton Wick | South Western | Walking directions to Hampton Wick |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Norbiton | South Western | Walking directions to Norbiton |
Based on 109 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,128,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £434,095 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £755,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £750,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingston Town
In the KT1 1BU postcode area, located within Kingston Riverside, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT1 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | 6-12 Eden Walk, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0 mi | Seoul Plaza | 55 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BW | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 13 Fairfield West, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1DF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1QY | Walking directions to Oseyo |
Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Thames district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.