Somerville Avenue is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW13 8HH is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerville Avenue, London, SW13 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW13 8RB, SW13 8HS, SW13 8HT, SW13 8NN, SW13 8HG, SW13 8SB, SW13 8HF, SW13 8SA, SW13 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW13 8HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 35.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 46.8% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 68.3% | 64.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 26.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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.
In the area around SW13 8HH this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 73.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.3% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 71.3% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 59.5% | 52% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 11.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 52% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 26.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 3.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerville Avenue was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerville Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Barnes and the 229th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Charles Harrod Court, 2 Somerville Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-03-11 | £959,151 |
| Flat 2 Charles Harrod Court, 2 Somerville Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-02-29 | £456,245 |
| Flat 1 Charles Harrod Court, 2 Somerville Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-05-30 | £474,856 |
| Flat 9 Charles Harrod Court, 2 Somerville Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-09-28 | £1,926,482 |
| Flat 1 Charles Harrod Court, 2 Somerville Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-12-20 | £399,508 |
SW13 8HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowther Primary School Stillingfleet Road , Barnes SW13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melcombe Primary School Fulham Palace Road , W6 9ER | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Worlidge Street , W6 9BP | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit Lysia Street , SW6 6ND | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School 33 St Peter's Road , Hammersmith W6 9BA | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin School C/O Cambian Education , 33-37 Drakes Lane EN6 1BB | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School c/o Cambian Education , Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swedish School 82 Lonsdale Road , SW13 9JS | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School Lonsdale Road , Barnes SW13 9JT | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| TLG West London St Pauls' Centre , Macbeth Street W6 9JJ | - not rated | 874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Night | 188 Castelnau, Barnes | 333 yd | |
| Chandelier Thai Dining | 196 Castelnau, Barnes | 337 yd | |
| The Quarter Kitchen | 190 Castelnau, Barnes | 340 yd | |
| Caddi Club Fulham | Unit A, Hamilton House | 345 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church | 162 Castelnau, Barnes | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | 204 Castelnau, Barnes | 323 yd | |
| The Crabtree | Crabtree Public House, Rainville Road | 392 yd | |
| Blue Boat | The Blue Boat, Distillery Wharf | 399 yd | |
| The Chancellors | 25 Crisp Road, London | 544 yd | |
| The Old City Arms | 107 Hammersmith Bridge Road, London | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 74 Fulham Palace Road, London | 653 yd | |
| Oishii Sushi | 173 Fulham Palace Road, London | 692 yd | |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | 101 Fulham Palace Road, London | 714 yd | |
| Bysantinho | 394 Lillie Road, London | 742 yd | |
| KishmishGo | 10 Greyhound Road, London | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A, Brunswick House | 446 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, 168 - 188 Fulham Palace Road | 642 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 179 - 183 Fulham Palace Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 201 - 207 Fulham Palace Road, London | 706 yd | |
| Iceland | 111 - 113 King Street, London | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charing Cross Sports Club ASPENLEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Lowther Primary School STILLINGFLEET ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| St Pauls School LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Imperial College (Charing Cross Campus) THE REYNOLDS BUILDING THE REYNOLDS BUILDING ST. DUNSTANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Lillie Road Recreation Ground LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Lillie Road Fitness Centre LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Hammersmith And Fulham Irish Centre IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE BLACKS ROAD | 999 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Fulham) STEVENAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Barn Elms Sports Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 347.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 240.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.