KT1 2QX is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Kingston upon Thames in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Kingston Town ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
Within the KT1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 2QX are sourced from Output Area E00014922 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT1 2QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 2QX.
217
45
£ 66,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT1 2QX 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 2QX — age 45, 38% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 2QX. The average age is 44.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around KT1 2QX is moderate at 50 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
Bedelsford School
St John's C of E Primary School
Maple Infants' School
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
King Athelstan Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Tiffin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Candy Liquor Store0.9 km
- Bonne Bouche0.8 km
- Food For Thought0.7 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Orindis0.2 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Antelope0.8 km
- The Druids Head0.7 km
- Kai's Thai Food @ The Cocoanut0.8 km
- Minima Yacht Club0.6 km
- O'Neills0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Blend N Bake0.4 km
- Brunch Cafe0.9 km
- Cave Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Hot Rod Burger0.3 km
- MooBoo Bubble Tea0.2 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken World0.3 km
- Cones Cartel0.9 km
- Eden Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Pokie & Roll0.7 km
- Wan's0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hermes Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Ravens Ait0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Foodhall0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston1.1 km
- Surbiton1.2 km
- Hampton Wick1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Town End Pier0.3 km
- Kingston Town End Pier0.3 km
- Kingston Town End Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: KT12QX · Data under Open Government Licence