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KT1 2SW

Portland Road

Kingston Town

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Detailed insights for KT1 2SW

Overview

Postcode KT1 2SW 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 Berrylands North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Berrylands North is £102,712 per year. The nearest station is Kingston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Athelstan Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Berrylands North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Berrylands North has a low crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Berrylands North is £102,712 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near KT1 2SW.

Flood risk

Medium

Berrylands North near KT1 2SW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Kingston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT1 2SW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Kingston

South Western

Walking directions to Kingston
0.7 mi

5

Berrylands

South Western

Walking directions to Berrylands
0.8 mi

5

Norbiton

South Western

Walking directions to Norbiton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT1 2SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAthelstan Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Athelstan Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
10,293.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.79(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.7(-23%)
Public order
4.54(-33%)
Other theft
3.53(-69%)
Burglary
3.03(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
68.67%
Other White
27
8.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
4.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.16%
Indian
9
2.85%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
64.63%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.32%
No qualifications
15
6.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
43.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
33.33%
Owns outright
23
18.25%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Kingston Town

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£646
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £810K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £646 per square foot) in Kingston Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingston Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,126,000£646
Terraced16£785,500£654
Semi-Detached35£755,000£696
Flats59£428,000£629

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingston Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£826,650£407,500£603,750£610,000
2017£855,000£410,000£652,500£597,000
2018£800,000£395,000£614,500£540,000
2019£727,500£420,000£620,000£561,000
2020£825,250£426,150£667,500£840,000
2021£840,000£420,000£634,000£610,000
2022£857,500£499,600£775,000£730,000
2023£980,000£685,000£757,000£690,000
2024£1,325,000£417,500£780,000£621,250
2025£1,126,000£440,000£792,500£725,000
2026£1,725,000£434,000£725,375£893,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£534£584£611£613
2017£552£600£625£544
2018£618£579£605£573
2019£535£589£670£560
2020£688£674£640£596
2021£706£634£668£691
2022£720£769£715£723
2023£752£837£737£704
2024£722£600£710£690
2025£646£643£708£635
2026£1,014£621£684£700
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingston Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT1 2SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT1 2SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202692, Portland Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£605,000
25 Sept 2025117, Portland Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
23 Sept 2025115, Portland Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£704,024
08 May 2025107, Portland Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,128
06 Feb 20262, Kings Mews, 53A, Alfred Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2TZTerracedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the KT1 2SW postcode area, located within Berrylands North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT1 2SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKing Athelstan Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBedelsford SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT1 2SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT1 2SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food16 Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier Express120 Villiers Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 8BHWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miBM Convenience Store2 Hawks Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3DGWalking directions to BM Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury's Local75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondis67 Surbiton Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2HGWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for KT1 2SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Inez Nardelli

Kingston Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Roger Mark Hayes

Kingston Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sabah Hamed

Kingston Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ed Davey

Kingston and Surbiton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKingston upon ThamesE09000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingston and SurbitonE14001312
WardKingston TownE05013938
ParishKingston upon Thames, unparished areaE43000211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Berrylands NorthE02000607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Thames 010CE01002966
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about KT1 2SW

Is KT1 2SW (Berrylands North) safe?

The area around KT1 2SW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near KT1 2SW?

The median sale price around KT1 2SW in Berrylands North is £590,000 (about £646 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT1 2SW?

There are 20 schools close to KT1 2SW, including King Athelstan Primary School (Good), St John's C of E Primary School (Good) and Bedelsford School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT1 2SW?

The closest station to KT1 2SW is Kingston in TfL zone 6, about 1,088 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT1 2SW?

KT1 2SW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT1 2SW (Berrylands North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton covering KT1 2SW is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nicola Inez Nardelli (Liberal Democrats), Roger Mark Hayes (Liberal Democrats) and Sabah Hamed (Liberal Democrats).