Riverview Gardens is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW13 8RA is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverview Gardens, London, SW13 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW13 8DY, SW13 8QZ, SW13 8DX, SW13 8QY, SW13 8DU, SW13 8DR, SW13 9QX, SW13 8DP, SW13 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW13 8RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47% | 47.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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% | 34.4% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 46.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 66.8% | 58.1% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 25% | 29% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8RA this area, 6% 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 75.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.1% | 75.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 41.7% |
| Other | 8% | 1.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 81.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 67.9% | 59.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 59.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.4% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 3.2% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverview Gardens was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Riverview Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Barnes and the 131st lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Riverview Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2025-12-16 | £692,112 |
| 113 Riverview Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-09-26 | £1,166,766 |
| 85 Riverview Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-06-03 | £625,632 |
| 123 Riverview Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2025-02-07 | £897,563 |
| 122 Riverview Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2024-06-20 | £924,653 |
SW13 8RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SW13 8RA 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Worlidge Street , W6 9BP | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melcombe Primary School Fulham Palace Road , W6 9ER | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowther Primary School Stillingfleet Road , Barnes SW13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit Lysia Street , SW6 6ND | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit Lysia Street , SW6 6ND | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's School St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , SW6 6BP | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Cottage The Waterfront , Chancellors Road W6 9RU | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Education - Ravenswood School C/O Cambrian Education, The Waterfront , 4th Floor Waterfront, Chancellors Road W6 9RU | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swedish School 82 Lonsdale Road , SW13 9JS | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Wade Fulham Palace Road , London W6 9ER | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Preparatory School Colet Court , Lonsdale Road SW13 9JT | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandelier Thai Dining | 196 Castelnau, Barnes | 185 yd | |
| The Quarter Kitchen | 190 Castelnau, Barnes | 212 yd | |
| Spice of Night | 188 Castelnau, Barnes | 214 yd | |
| Postbox Restaurant | 201 Castelnau, Barnes | 251 yd | |
| Natalie's Georgian Kitchen | 195 Castelnau, Barnes | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | 204 Castelnau, Barnes | 157 yd | |
| Blue Boat | The Blue Boat, Distillery Wharf | 312 yd | |
| The Chancellors | 25 Crisp Road, London | 395 yd | |
| The Old City Arms | 107 Hammersmith Bridge Road, London | 409 yd | |
| The Rutland | 15 Lower Mall, London | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 74 Fulham Palace Road, London | 612 yd | |
| RFC Chicken & Ribs | 101 Fulham Palace Road, London | 660 yd | |
| Chicago Grill | 30 Fulham Palace Road, London | 719 yd | |
| Oishii Sushi | 173 Fulham Palace Road, London | 798 yd | |
| KFC | 88 - 90 King Street, London | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A, Brunswick House | 377 yd | |
| Iceland | 111 - 113 King Street, London | 762 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, 168 - 188 Fulham Palace Road | 763 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 27 - 33 King Street, London | 800 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 179 - 183 Fulham Palace Road, London | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls School LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Lowther Primary School STILLINGFLEET ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Charing Cross Sports Club ASPENLEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Hammersmith And Fulham Irish Centre IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE BLACKS ROAD | 836 yd | |
| Imperial College (Charing Cross Campus) THE REYNOLDS BUILDING THE REYNOLDS BUILDING ST. DUNSTANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Latymer Upper School KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| State Of Mind Fitness RAILWAY ARCHES RAILWAY ARCHES GALENA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Lillie Road Recreation Ground LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Sacred Heart High School HAMMERSMITH ROAD | 1,051 yd | |
| Hammersmith Fitness & Squash Centre CHALKHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,051 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 | 37.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.5% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.