KT1 1DF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Kingston Town ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant 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 (333 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00184371 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 1DF.
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
76% of homes in KT1 1DF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 1DF. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near KT1 1DF are high at 333 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 John's C of E Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- MooBoo Bubble Tea1.0 km
- The Picton Room - Elior UK Plc0.8 km
- Don Corleone0.2 km
- Joa0.2 km
- Marsa Cafe0.2 km
- + 139 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Kings Tun0.1 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Pryzm0.1 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.2 km
- The Mill0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Kingston Food & Wine0.2 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.1 km
- Savanna0.3 km
- Tiger Retail0.1 km
- Wined Up Here1.0 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.1 km
- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
- Indimax Dhaba0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Travelodge0.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- KT Minimarket Ltd0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Longdan0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.2 km
- Sufi's Grill House1.0 km
- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.2 km
- Haweli Kingston0.9 km
- Nippy0.4 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.2 km
- Hampton Wick0.9 km
- Norbiton1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: KT11DF · Data under Open Government Licence