Sheen Lane is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8RL 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 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8RN, SW14 7LH, SW14 7LG, SW14 8BH, SW14 7LQ, SW14 8RS, SW14 8RT, SW14 8BJ, SW14 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW14 8RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53% | 53.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47% | 46.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 25.5% | 24.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 64.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 59.8% | 66.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 25.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8RL this area, 3.6% 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 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.8% | 71.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 87.3% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 69.6% | 70.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 4.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 70.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 21.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 2.9% | -17.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheen Lane was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sheen Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 251st highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,150,000 | 2024-09-30 | £3,150,000 |
| 252 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,055,000 | 2024-06-07 | £2,163,487 |
| 236 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,063,788 | 2023-09-14 | £3,001,322 |
| 242 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,385,000 | 2021-04-30 | £2,756,546 |
| 236 Sheen Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,635,000 | 2020-12-07 | £2,937,807 |
SW14 8RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in SW14 8RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in SW14 8RL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 5,122 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 | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,276 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 | 803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 803 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 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,876 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 | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 635 yd | |
| Man Vs Food London | 431 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 640 yd | |
| Grilandia Restaurant | 437-439 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 642 yd | |
| Harris + Hoole | 409-411 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 644 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 389 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parklands Close, East Sheen | 293 yd | |
| The Plough | 42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen | 318 yd | |
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 386 yd | |
| The Victoria | 10 West Temple Sheen, East Sheen | 622 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 674 yd | |
| TJ's Place | 475 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 715 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 764 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 378 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 808 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 671 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 709 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheen Lawn Tennis And Squash Club PARKLANDS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 249 yd |
| Sheen Common FIFE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Richmond Park ROEHAMPTON GATE LODGE ROEHAMPTON GATE LODGE PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Bank Of England Sports Centre Bank Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.