This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Kingston and Surbiton Borough is represented by the Liberal Democrat party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Kingston and Surbiton Borough, represented by the Liberal Democrat MP, Edward Davey. At the last general election Liberal Democrat won control with a majority of 10,489 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1672 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1672 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Kingston upon Thames performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Kingston upon Thames performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Property, Retail, and Transport and Communications
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Property, Retail, and Transport and Communications
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Train
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (66%) and Train (8%)
Local politics
Kingston and Surbiton Borough is represented by the Lib Dem party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Kingston upon Thames, which is controlled by the Lib Dem party. At a county level, Greater London Authority provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly older than the Merton Locality average of 37
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the Merton Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Merton Locality average.
Deprivation
- Kingston upon Thames scores better than Merton in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Kingston upon Thames performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
