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Sub-area · New Malden West · Kingston upon Thames · London

Living in Kingston upon Thames 008B

Part of New Malden West · 1,877 residents

Kingston upon Thames 008B is a sub-area in New Malden West, Kingston upon Thames that skews 35–49 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,796 a month, up 3.5% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (59th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,796+3.5%
vs last year
Liveability
54/100
Composite score
Safety
76/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
74/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3421%
35–4923%
50–6419%
65+16%
Population1,877
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied54%
Private rent38%
Social rent8%
Flats50%
Terraced13%
Semi-detached23%
Detached14%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person33%Couple with children23%Lone parent9%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 54.50
White63%Asian22%Black3%Mixed5%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim7%No religion31%Other7%
Country of birth
Born in UK60%
Born outside UK40%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair13%Bad5%
Disability prevalence17%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above48%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications18%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Kingston upon Thames 008B?

Kingston upon Thames 008B sits inside New Malden West, part of the wider Kingston upon Thames council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Kingston upon Thames 008B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Kingston upon Thames 008B?
The median monthly rent across Kingston upon Thames 008B is £1,796.
How safe is Kingston upon Thames 008B?
Kingston upon Thames 008B has a safety score of 76/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Kingston upon Thames 008B?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Kingston upon Thames 008B part of?
Kingston upon Thames 008B sits inside the New Malden West neighbourhood, in Kingston upon Thames, London.