Kingston Upon ThamesKT1
Kingston upon Thames · London
KT1 spans Kingston Upon Thames town centre and surrounding areas in southwest London. Over the past five years, the district has experienced modest price appreciation at 0.9% compound annual growth, whilst rental values have expanded significantly at 11.3% annually, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital growth. Population declined marginally by 0.2% during this period. The trajectory score of 53.4 positions KT1 in the 69th percentile nationally, reflecting a strong outlook relative to most UK markets. The district is classified in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing urban renewal activity and infrastructure development that may support future economic activity.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 11.3% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Kingston Upon Thames · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.9 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
16 planning applications submitted in KT1 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of Use of the building from student accommodation to provide 22 apartmentFeb 2026 · pending
- T1 cypress - prune lateral branches by up to 0.5 meters on cypress to shape andApr 2026 · pending
- Variation of approved drawings condition to planning permission 22/3802/VRC to iApr 2026 · pending
Kingston Upon Thames (KT1) common questions
Is Kingston Upon Thames up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Kingston Upon Thames (KT1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Kingston Upon Thames safe?
Kingston Upon Thames has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kingston Upon Thames?
The average property price in Kingston Upon Thames (KT1) is £1.08m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kingston Upon Thames?
The median monthly rent in Kingston Upon Thames (KT1) is £2,231 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kingston Upon Thames?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kingston Upon Thames (KT2), Surbiton (KT5), Surbiton (KT6), Thames Ditton (KT7), New Malden (KT3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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