Sheen Lane is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8LY 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 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8LR, SW14 7NX, SW14 7PQ, SW14 8LS, SW14 7JE, SW14 8LX, SW14 8LZ, SW14 8AG, SW14 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW14 8LY 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 | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 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 8LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 51.2% | 46.1% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 41.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 59.3% | 64.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 25.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8LY this area, 5% 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 69.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 69.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 35.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 88.5% | 72.7% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 69.8% | 63.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 63.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 21.1% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 1.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheen Lane was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% higher than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sheen Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 134th highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 19 Cedar Court Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-01-16 | £469,464 |
| Flat 1 Cedar Court Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-25 | £334,029 |
| Flat 8 Cedar Court Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-07-15 | £534,768 |
| Flat 15 Cedar Court Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-11-10 | £618,305 |
| Flat 20 Cedar Court Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2015-06-25 | £618,632 |
SW14 8LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 8LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,826 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 | - not rated | 524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | - not rated | 1,342 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 | 4,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 5,185 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 | 640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 640 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 | 1,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,215 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 | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,237 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 , 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 | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Pavilion School Vine Road Recreation Ground , Barnes SW13 0NE | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 389 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 56 yd | |
| Gail's East Sheen | 256A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 81 yd | |
| Artisan | 139 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 82 yd | |
| Valentina Deli | 284-286 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 83 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 248 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 92 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 205 yd | |
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 296 yd | |
| The Plough | 42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen | 510 yd | |
| The Tapestry | 1 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 127 yd | |
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 190 yd | |
| Secret Recipe | 73 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 286 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 312 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 45 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 131 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Sheen Lawn Tennis And Squash Club PARKLANDS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 792 yd |
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Sheen Common FIFE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Dukes Meadows Golf And Tennis DAN MASON DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,021 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.