MARKET PLACE, KT1 1JP House Prices & Local Information

KT1 1JP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Market Place, 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (364 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £900k.

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