Property trends for KT6

    KT6 covers Surbiton and surrounding areas in southwest London, situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It is an established residential neighbourhood with good transport links and a mix of family homes and rental properties.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - KT6

    £631,181

    91

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - KT

    £1,733

    89

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - KT6

    £57,266

    97

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - KT

    4.8%

    15

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - KT6

    2.4%

    14

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - KT

    2.5%

    1

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in KT6 is £631,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.4% annually—a notably slow rate compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has declined: 419 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 523.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    The average monthly rent in the broader KT postcode area is £1,733, well above the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been extremely subdued at 2.5% per year, among the slowest nationally. The flat yield stands at 4.8%, an improvement on the 10-year average of 4.0%, suggesting that rental income relative to property values has recently strengthened.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in KT6 is £57,266, among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.1x indicates that property remains expensive relative to local earnings, though this has improved notably from 12.8x in 2016. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 35.8% in 2016 to 33.6% today.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area shows a marked skew towards middle-aged households: those aged 35–49 represent nearly a quarter of the population, well above the national average of 18.7%, while the 65+ age group is underrepresented at 12.1%. Housing tenure is distinctive—34.6% live in private rented accommodation, significantly above the national 21.7%, while outright ownership is below average at 21.1%. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards professional and managerial occupations: professionals account for 29.5% of the workforce (against a national 20.5%) and managers for 16.8% (against 13.4%), while trades and elementary roles are notably underrepresented.

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