Thames Street is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT1 1PH is located in the Kingston Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 1PE, KT1 1JP, KT1 1HU, KT1 1HY, KT1 1HX, KT1 1HR, KT1 1JX, KT1 1RW, KT1 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT1 1PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT1 1PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.8% | 58% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 56.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT1 1PH this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 56.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 16.1% | 3.6% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.8% | 73.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 53.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 53.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 22.7% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 53.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 17.9% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Street was 1516.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.9% higher than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thames Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 3rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 423.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - 5 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,731,250 | 2023-12-22 | £3,960,016 |
| 3 - 5 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,012,500 | 2023-12-22 | £3,197,199 |
| 11 - 13 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2019-12-05 | £4,418,042 |
| 23 - 25 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-11-06 | £153,954 |
| 3 - 5 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2015-05-29 | £1,034,798 |
KT1 1PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT1 1PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in KT1 1PH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Primary School Portland Road , KT1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Acre Road , KT2 6EN | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 596 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funclub | 1 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 41 yd | |
| Local Hero | 22 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 67 yd | |
| All Saints Cafe | All Saints Church, Market Place | 68 yd | |
| Bills Restaurant | Unit 2, Riverside Walk | 74 yd | |
| Patisserie Les 3 Chocolat | 26 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop | Bishop Out Of Residence, 2 Bishops Hall | 65 yd | |
| The Gazebo | Riverside Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 97 yd | |
| Bacchus Late Bar & Venue | 2 Church Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 137 yd | |
| The Druids Head | 3 Market Place, Kingston Upon Thames | 137 yd | |
| O'Neills | 3 Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakeaway | 15 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 27 yd | |
| Ding Tea London - 1LTD | 17 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 31 yd | |
| Nippy | 1 Kings Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 40 yd | |
| Hot Dog And Shawarma | Stall 23 Ancient Market, Market Place | 90 yd | |
| Bubbleology | 12A Church Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 263 yd | |
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 6-12 Eden Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 297 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 398 yd | |
| Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 217 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Kings Field KINGS FIELD PAVILION KINGS FIELD PAVILION CHURCH GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| The Arena Health And Fitness KINGSTON HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Roy'S Gym (Closed) 63b 63b High Street | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 75.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.