Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KT1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 1BP.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

76% of homes in KT1 1BP are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT1 1BP 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 1BP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 (366 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for KT1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00184371 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 1BP. 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

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1BP are high at 366 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.

Shoplifting709
Violence and sexual offences552
Anti-social behaviour453
Public order228
Theft from the person173

school Local Schools

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Bedelsford School

Outstanding123 pupils0.5 km
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Tiffin School

Good1418 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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St John's C of E Primary School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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King Athelstan Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding246 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

144 nearby
  • Blend N Bake1.0 km
  • Cave Coffee Lounge0.9 km
  • Hot Rod Burger0.9 km
  • MooBoo Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • The Picton Room - Elior UK Plc0.7 km
  • + 139 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.3 km
  • Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
  • Nippy0.3 km
  • Down South (Whelans)0.4 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Kings Tun0.3 km
  • Kingston Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Pryzm0.3 km
  • Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
  • The Mill0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Kingston Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.2 km
  • Savanna0.4 km
  • Tiger Retail0.2 km
  • Argos Ltd0.1 km
  • + 50 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Hermes Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • KT Minimarket Ltd0.3 km
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Longdan0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingston0.3 km
  • Hampton Wick0.8 km
  • Norbiton1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Rail Station0.4 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km
  • Kingston Turks Pier0.5 km