KT9 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Elm Road, 0.2km from Hook in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Hook & Chessington North ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT9, KT9 1AF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k.
Census 2021 statistics for KT9 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00014820 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM ROAD, KT9 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, KT9 1AF.
363
41
£ 61,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT9 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates KT9 1AF — age 41, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT9 1AF. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 323,500
3 sales · Mean £ 317,000
Terraced
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
4 sales · Mean £ 422,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT9 1AF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Castle Hill Primary School
Southborough High School
Lovelace Primary School
Ellingham Primary School
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
St Philip's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boba And Shakes0.9 km
- Green Supermarket0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Hook Road News0.9 km
- Just Convenience0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Eff Cafe0.9 km
- Hook Cafe1.0 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.2 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Little Peeps Soft Play Limited0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ace Kebabs1.0 km
- Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar0.6 km
- Just Got Snacked0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- The Marlin0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rhodrons Club0.2 km
- Kingston Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Chessington Oak0.7 km
- The Cricketers0.5 km
- The Lucky Rover0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chessington North0.5 km
- Chessington South1.3 km
- Tolworth1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: KT91AF · Data under Open Government Licence