Wayside is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 7LN is located in the East Sheen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wayside, London, SW14 7LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8LB, SW14 7AA, SW14 7AB, SW14 8LE, SW14 8RS, SW14 7AF, SW14 7AD, SW14 7QD, SW14 7NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW14 7LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 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 SW14 7LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.7% 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 | 20.7% | 20.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 68.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 56.3% | 64.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 SW14 7LN this area, 9.1% 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 8.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 63.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 90.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 81.7% | 71.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 71.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 16% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 3.4% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayside was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wayside has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Wayside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2025-08-29 | £1,432,697 |
| 3 Wayside, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2025-03-14 | £2,098,011 |
| 4 Wayside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,812,937 |
| 1 Wayside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-05-25 | £1,344,068 |
| 5 Wayside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,590,000 | 2022-01-20 | £1,672,241 |
SW14 7LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
SW14 7LN 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.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 4,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | - not rated | 954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 5,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,174 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaalika Indian Restaurant | 425 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 378 yd | |
| Man Vs Food London | 431 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 382 yd | |
| Grilandia Restaurant | 437-439 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 383 yd | |
| Harris + Hoole | 409-411 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 394 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 459 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen | 140 yd | |
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 221 yd | |
| Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parklands Close, East Sheen | 381 yd | |
| The Victoria | 10 West Temple Sheen, East Sheen | 489 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 416 yd | |
| TJ's Place | 475 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 465 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 550 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 378 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 566 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 432 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 458 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheen Lawn Tennis And Squash Club PARKLANDS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Sheen Common FIFE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 353.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.