Avenue Gardens is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8BP 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 Avenue Gardens, London, SW14 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8BT, SW14 8PH, SW14 8DT, SW14 8PJ, SW14 8BS, SW14 8PF, SW14 8DS, SW14 8BX, SW14 8PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW14 8BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 30.8% | 22.4% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 61.2% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 59.3% | 66% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 24.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SW14 8BP this area, 8.8% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 65.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 9% | 1.2% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.7% | 80.1% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 75.1% | 72.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 72.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.1% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Gardens was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Gardens has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 186th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-12-13 | £912,756 |
| 18 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2023-11-06 | £1,056,541 |
| Mortlake Cemetery Lodge Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-10-20 | £1,437,168 |
| 20 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-06-23 | £1,089,740 |
| 10 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,105,000 | 2022-07-26 | £1,136,854 |
SW14 8BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 4out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,671 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries (East Sheen ) | Oxford House, 169 Upper Richmond Road West | 158 yd | |
| Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant | 199 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 212 yd | |
| Asiatique Restaurant | 201 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 216 yd | |
| Fireaway | 166 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 264 yd | |
| Soreza Cafe | 168 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 469 yd | |
| PowerStation Youth Centre | The Shoreline Area Centre, 121 Mortlake High Street | 529 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 629 yd | |
| The Brown Dog | 28 Cross Street, Barnes | 654 yd | |
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter Fry | 209 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 236 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 309 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 358 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 555 yd | |
| Secret Recipe | 73 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 611 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 9-11 White Hart Lane | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 709 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 291 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Paddock School PRIORY LANE | 722 yd | |
| National Tennis Centre NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Barnes Hockey Club CHISWICK BOATHOUSE CHISWICK BOATHOUSE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Dukes Meadows Golf And Tennis DAN MASON DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Bank Of England Sports Centre Bank Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 909 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.