KT1 2UE is an active urban area 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 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 — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (457 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £735k.
Census 2021 statistics for KT1 2UE are sourced from Output Area E00014924 (shared with 115 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KT1 2UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KT1 2UE.
403
36
£ 66,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT1 2UE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates KT1 2UE — age 36, 33% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £735k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT1 2UE. The average age is 36.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 735,700
22 sales · Mean £ 745,563
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near KT1 2UE are high at 457 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
Bedelsford School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School
Tiffin School
King Athelstan Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Kings Tun0.3 km
- Kingston Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Pryzm0.3 km
- Tenpin Megabowl0.4 km
- The Mill0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Kingston Food & Wine0.3 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
- Savanna0.5 km
- Tiger Retail0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.1 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Hawkers Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
- Indimax Dhaba0.9 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Don Corleone0.3 km
- Joa0.3 km
- Marsa Cafe0.3 km
- Moulin Rouge Cafe0.3 km
- Place To Eat0.4 km
- + 140 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- KT Minimarket Ltd0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
- Longdan0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
- Chicken World0.9 km
- Burger Plus Also T/A Norinos Also T/A Red Roosters Piri Piri0.3 km
- Haweli Kingston0.9 km
- Nippy0.3 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingston0.4 km
- Hampton Wick0.9 km
- Norbiton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Rail Station0.5 km
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