Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Thames, London

KING EDWARD DRIVE, KT9 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD DRIVE, KT9 1DW.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT9 1DW's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £735k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £735k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT9 1DW is a safe, established residential area on King Edward Drive, 0.6km from Hook in Kingston upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Tolworth ward and the Kingston and Surbiton constituency.

For serious buyers, KT9 1DW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k, down 20.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for KT9 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00015137 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for KT9 1DW. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 735,000

3 sales · Mean £ 798,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

KT9 1DW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime30
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Southborough High School

Good804 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form

Outstanding1410 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good498 pupils1.1 km
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding349 pupils1.3 km
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Tolworth Junior School

Good371 pupils1.3 km
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Lovelace Primary School

Good608 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Chessington Service Station0.6 km
  • George's Post Office1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Hook News0.3 km
  • Surbiton Mini Mart0.6 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Rhodrons Club0.9 km
  • Kingston Rugby Club0.3 km
  • The Cricketers0.8 km
  • The Lucky Rover0.7 km
  • The North Star0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Craft And Crumb0.9 km
  • Red Lion Cafe1.0 km
  • Red Rose0.8 km
  • Cool Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Piccolos0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chicken Star0.3 km
  • Chickenland0.8 km
  • Khasturi Indian Takeaway Ltd.0.4 km
  • Ace Kebabs0.3 km
  • Just Got Snacked0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chessington North1.1 km
  • Tolworth1.7 km
  • Chessington South2.0 km