KT9 1DW is a safe, established residential area on King Edward Drive, 0.6km from Hook in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Tolworth ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
For serious buyers, KT9 1DW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k, down 20.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for KT9 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00015137 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING EDWARD DRIVE, KT9 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD DRIVE, KT9 1DW.
377
43
£ 61,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. KT9 1DW's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £735k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £735k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT9 1DW. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 735,000
3 sales · Mean £ 798,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT9 1DW has low crime rates — 37 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
Southborough High School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Castle Hill Primary School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth Junior School
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Lovelace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Chessington Service Station0.6 km
- George's Post Office1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Hook News0.3 km
- Surbiton Mini Mart0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rhodrons Club0.9 km
- Kingston Rugby Club0.3 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- The Lucky Rover0.7 km
- The North Star0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Craft And Crumb0.9 km
- Red Lion Cafe1.0 km
- Red Rose0.8 km
- Cool Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Piccolos0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken Star0.3 km
- Chickenland0.8 km
- Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd.0.4 km
- Ace Kebabs0.3 km
- Just Got Snacked0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chessington North1.1 km
- Tolworth1.7 km
- Chessington South2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: KT91DW · Data under Open Government Licence