KT9 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Romney Close, 0.2km from Hook in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Hook & Chessington North ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.
For serious buyers, KT9 1BP is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for KT9 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00014820 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMNEY CLOSE, KT9 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY CLOSE, KT9 1BP.
363
41
£ 61,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: KT9 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
KT9 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT9 1BP. The average age is 41.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 462,500
10 sales · Mean £ 471,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
KT9 1BP has low crime rates — 28 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 Paul's CofE Primary School
Castle Hill Primary School
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Southborough High School
Ellingham Primary School
Lovelace Primary School
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
St Philip's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Green Supermarket0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Just Convenience0.3 km
- Shell Ace Of Spades0.9 km
- SRT Local Super Store0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Eff Cafe1.0 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.3 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Little Peeps Soft Play Limited0.3 km
- Rhona's Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chessington Palace Kebab & Fish Bar0.5 km
- Just Got Snacked1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- The Marlin0.3 km
- A Star Coffee Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rhodrons Club0.2 km
- Kingston Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Chessington Oak0.5 km
- The Cricketers0.6 km
- The Lucky Rover0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chessington North0.4 km
- Chessington South1.3 km
- Tolworth1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chessington North Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: KT91BP · Data under Open Government Licence