KT1 2LN is a sought-after residential area on Surbiton Crescent, 0.7km from Surbiton in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Mark's & Seething Wells ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, up 8.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 2LN are sourced from Output Area E00014942 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SURBITON CRESCENT, KT1 2LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SURBITON CRESCENT, KT1 2LN.
365
33
£ 66,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT1 2LN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates KT1 2LN — age 33, 46% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 2LN. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 373,500
18 sales · Mean £ 380,493
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT1 2LN has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Infants' School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
St John's C of E Primary School
Bedelsford School
Lime Tree Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ex Cellar Wine Merchants0.9 km
- Landmark Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Poli Deli0.9 km
- Sage's Health Store0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Victoria0.7 km
- Brave New World0.9 km
- Coronation Hall0.6 km
- Gordon Bennett Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Harts Boatyard0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Cafe Nero0.6 km
- Cento Uno0.4 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.5 km
- Joy0.9 km
- Surbeanton Cafe0.9 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Surbiton Convenience Stores1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Nero Express Platform 3&40.7 km
- Bagels & Dough Limited0.3 km
- Chargrill (Surbiton)0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- New Kwun Sing0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ravens Ait0.5 km
- Hotel Bosco0.6 km
- Hermes Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surbiton0.7 km
- Kingston1.5 km
- Berrylands1.6 km
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