Wood Street is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT1 1UW is located in the Kingston Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 1SF, KT1 1SP, KT1 1SW, KT1 1SU, KT1 1SA, KT2 5EB, KT1 1SB, KT1 1SS, KT2 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT1 1UW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 53.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 1UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 83.5% | 69% | -14.5% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13% | 23.1% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 56.5% | 55.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1UW this area, 8% 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.7% | 15.6% | -16.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 58.8% | 24.7% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.3% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.1% 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 | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 6.2% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 57.2% | 58.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -23.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.8% | 39% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 21.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 22.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.7% | 39.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| 10+ Years | 29.6% | 16.5% | -13.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 5% | -10.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 27.6% | 19.3% | 1.9% | 25.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Turkey | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 2535.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 518.4% higher than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wood Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 2nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 342.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 54 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-09-01 | £714,142 |
| 52 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £42,500,000 | 2017-07-21 | £44,774,397 |
| 46 - 48 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £33,943,101 | 2016-10-12 | £36,961,902 |
KT1 1UW 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 1UW 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Acre Road , KT2 6EN | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community 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 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 910 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill School 8 Queen's Road , KT2 7SH | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Restaurant | 53 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 26 yd | |
| T4KT Ltd | 63-65 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 27 yd | |
| Ranya Restaurant | 41 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 35 yd | |
| Coin De Paris | 35-37 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 47 yd | |
| Lebanese Valley | 60 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Tun | 153-157 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 135 yd | |
| Dliscious, David Lloyd Leisure | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 174 yd | |
| Tenpin Megabowl | The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street | 174 yd | |
| Pryzm | 154-166 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 189 yd | |
| Wheelwrights Arms | The Wheelwrights Arms, 60 Clarence Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 45-47 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 27 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 61 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 30 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1B, Kingston Railway Station | 64 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken Kingston | 46 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 87 yd | |
| KFC | 167 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | Quebec House, 1 Cromwell Road | 113 yd | |
| Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 170 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 256 yd | |
| Aldi | 13 Adams Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Kingston) THE ROTUNDA THE ROTUNDA CLARENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 197 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 449 yd | |
| Tiffin School Sports Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 651 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.