Melville Road is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW13 9RH is located in the Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melville Road, London, SW13 9RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW13 9RJ, SW13 9RY, SW13 9RZ, SW13 9HJ, SW13 9HD, SW13 9HP, SW13 9RE, SW13 9RL, SW13 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW13 9RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW13 9RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 25.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 65.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (92.8%) 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% | 73.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 24.7% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 19.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -13.9% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9RH this area, 3.2% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.7% | 72.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 93.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 75.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 75.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.2% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 4.9% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melville Road was 192.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.7% higher than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Melville Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Barnes and the 38th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Melville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,499,950 | 2025-02-28 | £2,524,507 |
| 45 Melville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2024-05-30 | £3,517,671 |
| 15 Melville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,925,000 | 2022-06-07 | £2,991,940 |
| 47 Melville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,810,000 | 2021-10-08 | £1,916,251 |
| 35 Melville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2021-07-09 | £3,699,033 |
SW13 9RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
SW13 9RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW13 9RH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Barnes SW13 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowther Primary School Stillingfleet Road , Barnes SW13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Edensor Road , Chiswick W4 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Putney 184 Lower Richmond Road , SW15 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,951 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 | 5,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrodian School Lonsdale Road , SW13 9QN | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swedish School 82 Lonsdale Road , SW13 9JS | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School Lonsdale Road , Barnes SW13 9JT | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artechef | 58 Church Road, Barnes | 219 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 56 Church Road, Barnes | 219 yd | |
| Awesome Thai Restaurant | 68 Church Road, Barnes | 225 yd | |
| Ela & Dhani | 127 Church Road, Barnes | 228 yd | |
| Mrs.SW13 Catering & Events | The Mews, Unit 1, 46-52 Church Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 2 Castelnau, Barnes | 305 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 7 Church Road, Barnes | 463 yd | |
| Barnes Sports Club Ltd | 261 Lonsdale Road, Barnes | 474 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 27 Barnes High Street | 584 yd | |
| The Bull's Head | 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 11 Barnes High Street | 565 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 28 Barnes High Street, Barnes | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitson Hall KITSON ROAD | 93 yd | |
| Barnes Sports Club LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Barn Elms Sports Trust London Marathon Pavilion London Marathon Pavilion Queen Elizabeth Walk | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| The Harrodian School LONSDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre RANELAGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Lowther Primary School STILLINGFLEET ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Barn Elms Sports Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Riverside Lands Playing Fields (Closed) Riverside Drive | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| King'S House Sports Ground RIVERSIDE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Chiswick Riverside Health & Racquets Club) DUKES MEADOWS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.