Living in KT1, Kingston upon Thames
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around KT1 in Kingston upon Thames. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kingston upon Thames: £594,498, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around KT1
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central KT1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £608,000 and a range from £240,000 to £2,900,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 DAWSON ROAD, KT1 3AU | semi-detached | £830,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 4 WHEATFIELD WAY, KT1 2QS | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 11 MINERVA ROAD, KT1 2QA | terraced | £1,380,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 16 HORACE ROAD, KT1 2SL | semi-detached | £580,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 69 FAIRFIELD ROAD, KT1 2PZ | semi-detached | £1,290,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 81 PORTLAND ROAD, KT1 2SH | semi-detached | £655,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
74 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Fern Hill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Tiffin Girls' School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Coombe Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
42 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Educare Small School, Holy Cross Preparatory School, Kingston Grammar School, Marymount International School, Newland House School, Radnor House and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near KT1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Kingston University, St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
573 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central KT1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Kingston upon Thames's figures.
Common questions about KT1
What is the average house price in KT1?
The average sold price in Kingston upon Thames is £594,498 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in KT1?
Prices in Kingston upon Thames are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in KT1?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central KT1 in the last 2 years is £608,000, ranging from £240,000 to £2,900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in KT1?
74 schools sit within 3 miles of central KT1, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in KT1?
573 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central KT1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is KT1 at risk of flooding?
Central KT1 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is KT1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £608,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 573 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is KT1 safe?
573 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central KT1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? KT1 or KT2, KT1 or KT5, KT1 or KT6.
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