KT1 1BS 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 1BS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (401 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00184371 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 1BS.
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
At 76% private renter occupancy, KT1 1BS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1BS. 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 1BS are high at 401 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
Bedelsford School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School
Tiffin School
King Athelstan Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Blend N Bake0.9 km
- Cave Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- Hot Rod Burger0.9 km
- MooBoo Bubble Tea0.8 km
- The Picton Room - Elior UK Plc0.6 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Chicken World0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
- Nippy0.2 km
- Down South (Whelans)0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Kings Tun0.3 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Pryzm0.3 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
- The Mill0.4 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Kingston Food & Wine0.3 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
- Savanna0.4 km
- Tiger Retail0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Hermes Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- KT Minimarket Ltd0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- Longdan0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.4 km
- Hampton Wick0.8 km
- Norbiton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Turks Pier0.4 km
- Kingston Rail Station0.4 km
- Kingston Turks Pier0.5 km
- Kingston Turks Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: KT11BS · Data under Open Government Licence