Kingston upon Thames is a London borough with a population of 168,063. The median house price stands at 540,000, with prices up 8.0 per cent over five years. Flats and apartments make up 38.3 per cent of housing stock, whilst semi-detached homes account for 31.7 per cent. The area has seen 1,661 sales in the past year. Affordability pressure is reflected in a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.7. Crime totalled 1,208 incidents in April 2026, equating to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the leading categories. Education provision includes 64 schools, of which 21 are rated good or better by Ofsted. The area has 24 GP surgeries, 37 dentists and 5 hospitals. Transport links include 10 rail stations; Berrylands Rail Station is 0.7 km away and provides a 27-minute commute to London Waterloo. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 15.2 micrograms per cubic metre annually and particulate matter at 7.8. Green belt covers 17.1 per cent of the area, with 685 greenspaces recorded. Employment stands at 62.1 per cent, and 51.4 per cent of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or higher.
Kingston upon Thames, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
Within London, Kingston upon Thames ranks 22nd cheapest of 33, 5th safest and 19th most affordable.
Sold prices in Kingston upon Thames have risen 8% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
Of homes in Kingston upon Thames that changed hands in the last five years, 14.4% sold for less than the previous owner paid — 3.3 points below London (17.7%) (nominal, not inflation-adjusted). Across those resales the typical gain was 20% over 8.68 years held.
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Nearby areas we cover: Richmond upon Thames, Merton, Sutton.