KT1 1BS postcode in Kingston upon Thames, England
KT1 1BS is a postcode in Kingston upon Thames, in the Kingston Town ward. It is in the Kingston and Surbiton parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since June 1981.
Where KT1 1BS is, and what is near it
- KT1 1BS
- Other postcodes in KT1 1: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 31 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4092, longitude -0.3042)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after KT1 1BS?
- Kingston upon ThamesCouncil, for all local services Kingston upon Thames: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around KT1 1BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Kingston and SurbitonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Ed Davey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at KT1 1BS?
Every home and business at KT1 1BS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at KT1 1BS?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for KT1 1BS.
Check the bin days for KT1 1BS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is KT1 1BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 7 homes and businesses at KT1 1BS. 4 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 3 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Kingston upon Thames
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for KT1 1BS: 1,839 properties in Kingston upon Thames are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Kingston upon Thames
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of KT1 1BS is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 22:14 on 22 October 2026.
- River Hogsmill at KingstonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Hogsmill at Kingston
- River Thames at Kingston-upon-ThamesFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Thames at Kingston-upon-Thames
- River Hogsmill area from Ewell to Kingston upon ThamesFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Hogsmill area from Ewell to Kingston upon Thames
- River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to TeddingtonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 22:14 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near KT1 1BS?
Homes in KT1 1 sold for a typical £475,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 12 sales, down 13.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Flat or maisonette £475,000 12 sales
Across the whole KT1 district: a typical £550,000 from 213 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in KT1 1BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in KT1 1BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near KT1 1BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,950 homes in the neighbourhood around KT1 1BS. The largest share of them, 26%, are in council tax band D. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (21%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Kingston upon Thames for 2026‑27: £2,609. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,739 (band A) to £5,218 (band H); band D, the most common, is £2,609.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 240 (12%) | £1,739 |
| Band B | about 160 (8%) | £2,029 |
| Band C | about 300 (15%) | £2,319 |
| Band D | about 500 (26%) | £2,609 |
| Band E | about 190 (10%) | £3,189 |
| Band F | about 410 (21%) | £3,769 |
| Band G | about 140 (7%) | £4,349 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £5,218 |
When the homes were built
- 20% Before 1900
- 6% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 11% 1983 to 1999
- 20% 2000 to 2009
- 14% 2010 to 2019
- 21% 2020 or later
Averages for Kingston upon Thames before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of KT1 1BS is in (ONS area E01002968), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest open schools to KT1 1BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to KT1 1BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of KT1 1BS is Kingston Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Kingston Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Hampton Wick Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
31 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Eden Street, 27 m away.
More stations near KT1 1BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of KT1 1BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Kingston Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8549 4747 550 mWalk
- Canbury & Berrylands Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8547 4270 750 mWalk
- Hampton Wick Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 020 8977 2638 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near KT1 1BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of KT1 1BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Kingston upon Thames Supercharger Charging point · 16 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 950 mWalk
- Chargemaster Charging point · No details mapped 1.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest to the centre of KT1 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Bupa Dental Care Kingston 50 mWalk
- Banning Dental Group – Kingston 100 mWalk
- Jivadental Phone 020 8546 0011 150 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to KT1 1BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Kingston Satellite Dialysis Unit Phone 020 8296 4888 1.4 kmCycle
- Kingston Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8934 2814 1.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of KT1 1BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Kingston Rehabilitation Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 · Phone 020 3961 6920 850 mWalk
- Walsingham Support - Cedars Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8943 2668 1.2 kmWalk
- FitzRoy - Teddington Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8948 5423 1.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of KT1 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 42 Union St Mon to Wed 8am to 6:30pm; Thu 8am to 8pm; Fri and Sat 8am to 6:30pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 8541 1644 100 mWalk
- Boots, Bentalls Shopping Centre Mon to Wed 9am to 5:30pm; Thu 9am to 6:30pm; Fri and Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 8974 9339 250 mWalk
- Laurel Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2:15pm to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8546 5748 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near KT1 1BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of KT1 1BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard Veterinary Group Phone +442085463296 1.3 kmCycle
- Medivet 1.7 kmCycle
- Vet4life Phone +44 20 8977 3955 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is KT1 1BS in a conservation area?
The centre of KT1 1BS is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near KT1 1BS?
Police.uk records 674 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of KT1 1BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: theft from the person 18, bicycle theft 18, burglary 13, robbery 13, vehicle crime 11, criminal damage and arson 2, possession of weapons 1, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for KT1 1BS
- Ward
- Kingston Town
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Kingston upon Thames
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 1981
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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