Hesley Cottages is in Hampton Wick, Kingston Upon Thames and in Richmond Upon Thames district. KT1 4DJ is located in the Hampton Wick & South Teddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hesley Cottages, Hampton Wick, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT1 4AU, KT1 4DH, KT1 4AX, KT1 4DQ, KT1 4HG, KT1 4HD, KT1 4DY, KT1 4DG, KT1 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT1 4DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around KT1 4DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 31.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 58.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 57.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.5% | 86.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 73.6% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 74.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 11.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.6% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hesley Cottages was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.4% higher than the Hampton Wick & South Teddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hesley Cottages has the 3rd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Hampton Wick & South Teddington and the 71st highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hesley Cottages, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-12-13 | £558,754 |
| 1 Hesley Cottages, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £549,950 | 2018-01-09 | £670,434 |
| 3 Hesley Cottages, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-01-13 | £706,221 |
| 1 Hesley Cottages, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2014-10-31 | £687,463 |
| 2 Hesley Cottages, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2007-10-03 | £486,215 |
KT1 4DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT1 4DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School Lower Teddington Road , Hampton Wick KT1 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Normansfield Avenue , TW11 9RP | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark's Road , TW11 9DD | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collis Primary School Fairfax Road , TW11 9BS | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern Hill Primary School Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddington School Broom Road , TW11 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingston Academy Richmond Road , KT2 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educare Small School 12 Cowleaze Road , KT2 6DZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston University River House , 53 - 57 High Street KT1 1LQ | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Grammar School London Road , KT2 6PY | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedelsford School Grange Road , KT1 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton High School Surbiton Crescent , KT1 2JT | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazgill Ltd | Hampton House, 1 Vicarage Road | 146 yd | |
| Hampton Wick Tandoori | 36-38 High Street, Hampton Wick | 271 yd | |
| Taberu Kingston | 35 High Street, Hampton Wick | 293 yd | |
| Warai | 35 High Street, Hampton Wick | 293 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 19 High Street, Hampton Wick | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Arms | 45 High Street, Hampton Wick | 246 yd | |
| The Swan | 22 High Street, Hampton Wick | 313 yd | |
| The White Hart | 1 High Street, Hampton Wick | 377 yd | |
| The Gazebo | Riverside Walk, Kingston Upon Thames | 609 yd | |
| The Bishop | Bishop Out Of Residence, 2 Bishops Hall | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRG GROUP | John Lewis, Wood Street | 661 yd | |
| Ding Tea London - 1LTD | 17 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 699 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 15 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 702 yd | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | Unit L9 Lower Ground Floor, The Bentall Centre | 726 yd | |
| Nippy | 1 Kings Passage, Kingston Upon Thames | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longdan Express | 17 Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Sury Basin | 811 yd | |
| Co-Op | 210 Kingston Road, Teddington | 868 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Foodhall | 26-32 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames | 877 yd | |
| KT Minimarket Ltd | 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roy'S Gym (Closed) 63b 63b High Street | health and fitness suite | 113 yd |
| Kings Field KINGS FIELD PAVILION KINGS FIELD PAVILION CHURCH GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| St John The Baptist C Of E Junior School LOWER TEDDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Kingston Bentall Centre) (Closed) Third Floor Third Floor Wood Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Canbury Gardens LOWER HAM ROAD | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Kingston Riverside Club LOWER HAM ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Kingston) SURY BASIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| The United Reformed Church RICHARD MAYO CENTRE RICHARD MAYO CENTRE EDEN STREET | 920 yd | |
| Broom Road Recreation Ground BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND BROOM ROAD RECREATION GROUND TROWLOCK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| The Gym (London Kingston) EVE HOUSE EVE HOUSE ADAMS WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.