Fife Road is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8BJ 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 Fife Road, London, SW14 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8BH, SW14 8BQ, SW14 8RN, SW14 8RW, SW14 8RL, SW14 8RR, SW14 8BE, SW14 8BG, SW14 8RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW14 8BJ 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 | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SW14 8BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 29.7% | 24.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 64.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 72.4% | 70.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 21.5% | 22% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 8BJ this area, 3.3% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.8% | 67% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 86.1% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 81.9% | 69.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 70.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 15.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 14.9% | 6.0% | 8.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fife Road was 146.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.0% higher than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fife Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 69th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Fife Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,572,210 | 2023-08-23 | £3,492,520 |
| 36 Fife Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,400,000 | 2020-11-17 | £4,884,581 |
| 36 Fife Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,050,000 | 2014-01-07 | £6,204,255 |
| 37 Fife Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2001-05-18 | £4,144,737 |
| 45 Fife Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 1999-06-01 | £7,060,345 |
SW14 8BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8BJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW14 8BJ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 5,199 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 | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 875 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 | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,434 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 , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 834 yd | |
| Harris + Hoole | 409-411 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 836 yd | |
| Man Vs Food London | 431 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 841 yd | |
| Grilandia Restaurant | 437-439 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 845 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 389 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parklands Close, East Sheen | 418 yd | |
| The Plough | 42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen | 529 yd | |
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 546 yd | |
| The Victoria | 10 West Temple Sheen, East Sheen | 812 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 873 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 924 yd | |
| TJ's Place | 475 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 927 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 982 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 852 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheen Lawn Tennis And Squash Club PARKLANDS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Sheen Common FIFE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Richmond Park ROEHAMPTON GATE LODGE ROEHAMPTON GATE LODGE PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Bank Of England Sports Centre Bank Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| National Tennis Centre NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Ibstock Place School CLARENCE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.