KT1 1AR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Kingston Town ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, KT1 1AR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are high (328 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00184371 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 1AR.
420
28
£ 66,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
KT1 1AR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 1AR. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near KT1 1AR are high at 328 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tiffin School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bedelsford School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat Ltd0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.2 km
- Jefferies 8880.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Ram0.6 km
- Boaters0.9 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.1 km
- The Mill0.7 km
- Kings Tun0.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Weldfinn0.7 km
- Gail's Bakery - Kingston0.3 km
- I Dim Sum0.5 km
- La Parma Pizzeria - Orient Flame0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Anar Kitchen \& Bubble T London0.2 km
- Bubbleology0.3 km
- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.2 km
- Haweli Kingston0.8 km
- Nippy0.5 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.4 km
- Indimax Dhaba0.9 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- KT Minimarket Ltd0.1 km
- Longdan0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.1 km
- Hampton Wick0.9 km
- Norbiton1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: KT11AR · Data under Open Government Licence