Retirement living in Kingston upon Thames

Retirement living (10)

Balance Domiciliary Care provides care and support in Kingston Upon Thames, London.

Supported living

Avenues London South West is a retirement living community in Kingston Upon Thames, operated by The Avenues Trust.

Supported living
House prices in Kingston upon Thames

The average house price in Kingston upon Thames is £594,498, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£594,498
Detached
£1,303,341
Semi-detached
£815,150
Terraced
£592,746
Flats & maisonettes
£368,299

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Common questions
What types of retirement living are available in Kingston upon Thames?

Kingston upon Thames has Supported living options available. Retirement communities range from independent living apartments to assisted living villages with on-site care available if needed in the future.

Who oversees retirement living communities in Kingston upon Thames?

Unlike care homes, retirement living developments in England are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) is the main trade body representing the sector, and many communities in Kingston upon Thames are ARCO members. Where on-site personal care is offered, those care services are separately CQC-registered.

Weighing up your options in Kingston upon Thames?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Kingston upon Thames:

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