Cowley Road is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8QB is located in the Mortlake & Barnes Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowley Road, London, SW14 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8QD, SW14 8PY, SW14 8QE, SW14 8PX, SW14 8QF, SW14 8QA, SW14 8PU, SW14 8SJ, SW14 8SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW14 8QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 55.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 50% | 42.4% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 37.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 16.2% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 67.5% | 63.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 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 8QB this area, 4.2% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.1% | 69.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 86.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 72% | 68.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 68.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 15% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 3.8% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowley Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Barnes and the 87th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Cowley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-18 | £597,641 |
| 26 Cowley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-10-10 | £645,452 |
| 118 Cowley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-05-29 | £281,568 |
| 118 Cowley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2024-03-22 | £239,010 |
| 14 Cowley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £751,500 | 2023-09-01 | £726,376 |
SW14 8QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 8QB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,371 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 | 198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Barnes SW13 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 3,239 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 | 3,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harrodian School Lonsdale Road , SW13 9QN | - not rated | 1,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieving for Children CIC | Power Station Youth Centre, 121 Mortlake High Street | 166 yd | |
| The Farmers Mistress | 36-38 White Hart Lane, Barnes | 195 yd | |
| Chakra | 1 The Broadway, Barnes | 211 yd | |
| Dolce Crema | 3 The Broadway, Barnes | 219 yd | |
| Haweli of Barnes | 7 The Broadway, Barnes | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerStation Youth Centre | The Shoreline Area Centre, 121 Mortlake High Street | 166 yd | |
| The Brown Dog | 28 Cross Street, Barnes | 464 yd | |
| Chiswick Rugby Football Club | Chiswick Rfu Ltd The Club House, Riverside Drive | 573 yd | |
| Masonian Bowling club | Masonian Bowls Club, Riverside Drive | 573 yd | |
| Chiswick Boathouse | Chiswick Boathouse, Dukes Meadow, Great Chertsey Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter Fry | 209 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 559 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 588 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 628 yd | |
| Secret Recipe | 73 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 740 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 9-11 White Hart Lane | 264 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 680 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 28 Barnes High Street, Barnes | 794 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 11 Barnes High Street | 861 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Hockey Club CHISWICK BOATHOUSE CHISWICK BOATHOUSE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| Riverside Lands Playing Fields CHISWICK BRIDGE CHISWICK BRIDGE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 577 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Dukes Meadows Golf And Tennis DAN MASON DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Chiswick Riverside Health & Racquets Club) DUKES MEADOWS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Paddock School PRIORY LANE | 857 yd | |
| Barnes Common West VINE ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.