Family-life report

Is KT1 Kingston Town good for families?

KT1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 55). Around 22.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in KT1?

Average · 22–27%22.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

43 min

Fastest door-to-door to Waterloo (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,488

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in KT1 — FAQ

Is KT1 good for families with kids?
KT1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 55). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 22.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near KT1?
0 schools sit within a mile of KT1. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from KT1 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from KT1 is 43 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in KT1?
Band D council tax in KT1 is £2,488 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in KT1?
0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.
How does KT1 compare to other London areas for families?
KT1 ranks 55 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full KT1 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View KT1 family report