Kingston upon Thames: population and statistics
Kingston upon Thames has a population of 172,761 (2025) across 37.2 km², or 4,638 people per km². It ranks 140 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 172,761 residents
- 37.2 km²
- 4,638 people/km²
Kingston upon Thames in numbers
Population of Kingston upon Thames over time
Kingston upon Thames had 167,594 residents in 2015 and 172,761 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 169,770 |
| 2021 | 167,992 |
| 2022 | 169,429 |
| 2023 | 171,356 |
| 2024 | 172,964 |
| 2025 | 172,761 |
All indicators for Kingston upon Thames
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 307 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.3% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 131 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 70,650 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 54.7% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 20 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.3% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 65,628 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 141 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 61.5% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 38.3% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 27 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 61.6% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 27.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 38 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.0% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £591,555 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 15 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.3% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 118 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.1% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.7% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 62 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,435 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 108 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 54.6 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 68 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,380 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 102 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,871 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 32 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.5% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 65 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.2% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 169 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kingston upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 25.7% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 72 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Kingston upon Thames ranks 31 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Kingston upon Thames, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Average house price: £591,555 in Kingston upon Thames, compared with an average of £555,175 in London and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,217 football pitches.
- 16.3 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Richmond upon Thames, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Hounslow (299,486 residents), 8 km away.
Business sectors: Kingston upon Thames
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Construction11.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
- Real estate4.4% ×1.0
Where is Kingston upon Thames?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames has 172,761 residents (2025), ranking 140 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames covers 37.2 km², with a density of 4,638 people per km².
Is the population of Kingston upon Thames growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kingston upon Thames went from 167,594 to 172,761, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames is in London (region). Latitude 51.408, longitude −0.305.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Kingston upon Thames?
In Kingston upon Thames, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Average house price: what is the figure for Kingston upon Thames?
In Kingston upon Thames, “Average house price” stands at £591,555 (2026), ranking 15 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Kingston upon Thames?
The nearest to Kingston upon Thames are Richmond upon Thames (4.6 km), Elmbridge (5.8 km), Merton (7.6 km), Hounslow (8.4 km), Epsom and Ewell (8.8 km).