The Bittoms is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT1 2AP 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 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 2AS, KT1 2AR, KT1 2NJ, KT1 2AJ, KT1 2NS, KT1 2JU, KT1 1NB, KT1 2AE, KT1 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT1 2AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.5% | 41.3% | -10.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 40.8% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 50.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2AP this area, 7% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.1% | 55.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 78.9% | 70.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 72.6% | 61.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 14.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 61.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bittoms was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Bittoms has the 25th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 96th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-04-21 | £791,882 |
| 44 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2022-11-30 | £868,680 |
| 58 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-10-03 | £946,275 |
| 36 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-06-30 | £907,143 |
| 56 The Bittoms, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-10-24 | £1,040,482 |
KT1 2AP 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 2AP 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Primary School Portland Road , KT1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Fairfield , KT1 2UP | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,349 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 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 2,350 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 | 281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,522 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 | 78 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 1,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Forno | 1-3 Town End Parade, High Street | 117 yd | |
| Nando's | 37-39 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 143 yd | |
| Trio | 6-8 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 148 yd | |
| The Riverside Vegetaria | 64 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 160 yd | |
| Narenj | 54 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | The Kingston Mill, 58-62 High Street | 170 yd | |
| Steins | 56 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 175 yd | |
| Minima Yacht Club | 48A High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 240 yd | |
| The Ram | 34 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 277 yd | |
| Woody's | 5 Ram Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokie & Roll | 15 Apple Market, Kingston Upon Thames | 411 yd | |
| Eden Kebab | 50 Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 456 yd | |
| Hot Dog And Shawarma | Stall 23 Ancient Market, Market Place | 462 yd | |
| Nippy | 1 Kings Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 482 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food Kingston | Kiosk, Eden Walk | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 500 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 6-12 Eden Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 512 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 605 yd | |
| Aldi | 13 Adams Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 657 yd | |
| Oseyo | 99-101 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Arena Health And Fitness KINGSTON HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 411 yd | |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 438 yd | |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 609 yd | |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Kingston) FAIRFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Kings Field KINGS FIELD PAVILION KINGS FIELD PAVILION CHURCH GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.