Palace Road is in Kingston Upon Thames and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT1 2JY 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 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 2LE, KT1 2LD, KT1 2ER, KT1 2LN, KT1 2LP, KT1 2EP, KT1 2JP, KT1 2JX, KT1 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT1 2JY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 51% | 57% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 49% | 43% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 2JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 65.1% | 60.5% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 28.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 53.2% | 56.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2JY this area, 5.5% 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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 20.2% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 59.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 81.8% | 68.3% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 74.7% | 71.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 71.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 15.7% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 3.9% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Road was 139.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Kingston Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Palace Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kingston Town and the 60th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 B 11 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-08-24 | £438,852 |
| Flat E 11 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-12-16 | £680,646 |
| Flat B 11 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-30 | £445,182 |
| Flat E 11 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2019-12-06 | £670,891 |
| Flat B 11 Palace Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-12-14 | £419,093 |
The percentage of student residents living in KT1 2JY 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Infants' School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School Maple Road , KT6 4AL | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Primary School Portland Road , KT1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Athelstan Primary School Villiers Road , KT1 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | - not rated | 557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 5,278 yd | Community school | 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 | 926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton High School 13-15 Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 55 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | - not rated | 813 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 824 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linley House School 6 Berrylands Road , KT5 8RA | - not rated | 957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugreeka!, Bao + Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 229 yd | |
| Avocadium | 77 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 232 yd | |
| Kingston, Surbiton & District Synagogue | The Synogogue, 33 - 35 Uxbridge Road | 234 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | 64 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 241 yd | |
| Cave Coffee Lounge | 62A Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses | The Waggon And Horses, 1 Surbiton Hill Road | 276 yd | |
| The Grove | 9 Grove Road, Surbiton | 334 yd | |
| Surbiton Masonic Hall Limited | 6 The Crescent, Surbiton | 506 yd | |
| The Antelope | 87 Maple Road, Surbiton | 543 yd | |
| Harts Boatyard | Portsmouth Road, Surbiton | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 70 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 229 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 233 yd | |
| Chilli Cha Cha | 66 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 237 yd | |
| Bagels & Dough Limited | 71 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 249 yd | |
| Wan's | 50 Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 364 yd | |
| Waitrose | 15A Claremont Road, Surbiton | 669 yd | |
| M&S Food | 78 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50-58 Victoria Road, Surbiton | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surbiton High School SURBITON CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 55 yd |
| Territorial Army Hall T A CENTRE T A CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 402 yd | |
| More Energy Fitness Centre KINGSTON UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PENRHYN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| St. Andrews & St. Marks Primary MAPLE ROAD | 542 yd | |
| The Hollyfield School And Sixth Form Centre SURBITON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Hampton Court Palace Golf Club HOME PARK | golf | 705 yd |
| The Arena Health And Fitness KINGSTON HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Ymca (St Paul'S Group) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Athelstan Recreation Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 CHAPEL MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Kingston Methodist Church FAIRFIELD SOUTH | 1,080 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 | 16.7% |
| 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.