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Kingston upon Thames

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Kingston upon Thames supports 74,675 workplace jobs with median earnings 26% above the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 350th of 391 local authorities.

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Population

172,692

↑ 8.9%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

74,675

Median Annual Earnings

£41,833

23rd of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£348,398

↑ 1.8%23rd of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£54,995

350th of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 172,692. Population has grown by 8.9% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%.

Population

172,692

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

66.0%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

19.0%

Over 65

15.0%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £41,833 are significantly above the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£41,833

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 35.6% (male median £49,731, female median £32,010). This is significantly above the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

35.6%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Kingston upon Thames's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Arts, entertainment & recreation (LQ 1.96) and Education (LQ 1.41). Professional, scientific & technical shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Administrative & support services underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Human health & social work

Most Specialised

Arts, entertainment & recreation

England: LQ 1.96

Fastest Growing

Professional, scientific & technical

Specialised Sectors

2

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Kingston upon Thames vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £348,398 is significantly above the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£348,398

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Kingston upon Thames to England and Great Britain averages.

Kingston upon Thames's median earnings of £41,833 are 27% significantly above the England average of £32,909. House prices are 27% significantly above the England median. The claimant rate of 3.3% is lower than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£41,833

England: £32,909(27% above)
GB: £32,401(29% above)

Median house price

£348,398

England: £274,076(27% above)
GB: £269,841(29% above)

Claimant rate

3.3%

England: 3.6%
GB: 3.5%

GVA per job

£54,995

England: £61,178(10% below)
GB: £61,125(10% below)

Working-age population

66.0%

England: 62.1%(3.9pp higher)
GB: 61.9%(4.1pp higher)

Population change (5yr)

8.9%

England: 11.5%(2.6pp lower)
GB: 10.3%(1.4pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (England: 294 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.