Sheen Lane is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8AB 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 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8NQ, SW14 8ND, SW14 8LW, SW14 8LH, SW14 8TN, SW14 7LU, SW14 8AD, SW14 8QQ, SW14 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW14 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SW14 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 42.6% | 42.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 42% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 30.7% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 60.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.6% | 80.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 79.9% | 68.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 67.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheen Lane was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% higher than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sheen Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 76th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 C 51 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-08 | £391,878 |
| 63 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-08-15 | £653,076 |
| 63A Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-08-04 | £657,913 |
| 47A Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-04-19 | £329,965 |
| 63 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-05-18 | £1,249,497 |
SW14 8AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 3,592 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 | 4,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew College 24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ | - not rated | 1,991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Cafe | 45 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 7 yd | |
| Metos Coffee House | 33 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 48 yd | |
| Sheen Fish Bar | 28A Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 57 yd | |
| Bistro Corner | 31 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 61 yd | |
| Taste Of Gyros | 32 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tapestry | 1 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake | 288 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 295 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 313 yd | |
| The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardener, 36 Lower Richmond Road | 315 yd | |
| The Ship | Thames Bank, Mortlake | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Recipe | 73 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 102 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 303 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 361 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 386 yd | |
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 25 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 382 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 388 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 9-11 White Hart Lane | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Dukes Meadows Golf And Tennis DAN MASON DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 892 yd |
| Barnes Hockey Club CHISWICK BOATHOUSE CHISWICK BOATHOUSE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| University Of Westminster (Hartington Road Rugby Field) SITE OFFICE SITE OFFICE HARTINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 1,072 yd |
| Riverside Lands Playing Fields CHISWICK BRIDGE CHISWICK BRIDGE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.