A complete guide to property investment in Kingston Upon Thames.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Kingston Upon Thames offers investors a blend of stability and rental demand, with the area’s appeal underpinned by a high proportion of professionals, managers and a particularly strong student presence. The private rented sector is in the 85th percentile nationally, suggesting a robust market for landlords. Average rental yields are currently 5.4%, which is competitive for London. However, recent capital growth over the past year has changed by -8.8%, hinting at some short-term volatility.
The median price per square foot sits at £669 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio is 7.7, both reflecting affordability levels that are typical for this part of London. With annual sales at 636 and properties spending a median of 75 days on the market, liquidity is reasonable for London standards.
Median price per sq ft
£669 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-8.8%
Sales in past year
636
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£575,000
25% of properties below...
£399,950
75% of properties below...
£1,118,750
Most expensive property
£11,000,000
Live listings
546
Median days on market
75
In the next 12 months, Kingston Upon Thames is likely to remain attractive to renters, especially students and young professionals, given the area’s demographics and the private rented sector’s strength in the 85th percentile. Rental yields at 5.4% are likely to provide a buffer against any short-term price changes, especially with continued tenant demand.
Affordability, as measured by a price-to-income ratio of 7.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 31.9%, will continue to shape the market. Investors should expect steady rental demand but should also watch for ongoing pricing pressures. Liquidity should remain reasonable, with properties spending a median of 75 days on the market. Overall, the area’s stability and demographic profile suggest Kingston Upon Thames will continue to appeal to long-term investors who value income and resilience.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

£450,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Parkleys, Richmond, TW10

£699,950 - Guide Price
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Old Bakery Mews, Hampton Wick, King...

£150,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Flat 2 Lapidge House, 5 Coombe Road...

£270,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom flat for sale
Crescent Road, Kingston Upon Thames...

£820,000
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Carlisle Close, Kingston upon Thame...

£5,650,000
6 bedroom house for sale
Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames, ...

£225,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
London Road, Kingston upon Thames

£110,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Tham...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £12,500
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £30,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £62,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.7%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.