First Avenue is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8SP 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 First Avenue, London, SW14 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8SR, SW13 0BF, SW13 0PP, SW14 8QF, SW13 0PZ, SW13 0PY, SW13 0PU, SW14 8QE, SW13 0PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW14 8SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 34.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (93%) 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 | 68.8% | 69.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8SP this area, 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.1% | 74.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.2% | 88.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 79.9% | 70.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 71.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.7% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Barnes and the 167th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,605,000 | 2025-02-28 | £1,588,121 |
| 37 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,660,000 | 2024-10-30 | £1,613,239 |
| 61 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,570,000 | 2024-07-10 | £1,599,360 |
| 49 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2023-03-31 | £1,463,170 |
| 3 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,893,213 | 2022-10-18 | £1,880,495 |
SW14 8SP 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 8SP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,295 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Barnes SW13 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 3,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,241 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 | 902 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harrodian School Lonsdale Road , SW13 9QN | - not rated | 1,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Mistress | 36-38 White Hart Lane, Barnes | 36 yd | |
| The Crossing | The Treehouse, 73 White Hart Lane | 86 yd | |
| Haweli of Barnes | 7 The Broadway, Barnes | 157 yd | |
| Chakra | 1 The Broadway, Barnes | 169 yd | |
| Dolce Crema | 3 The Broadway, Barnes | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerStation Youth Centre | The Shoreline Area Centre, 121 Mortlake High Street | 242 yd | |
| The Brown Dog | 28 Cross Street, Barnes | 299 yd | |
| Chiswick Rugby Football Club | Chiswick Rfu Ltd The Club House, Riverside Drive | 559 yd | |
| Masonian Bowling club | Masonian Bowls Club, Riverside Drive | 559 yd | |
| The Bull's Head | 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter Fry | 209 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 666 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 712 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 755 yd | |
| Secret Recipe | 73 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 897 yd | |
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 9-11 White Hart Lane | 187 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 28 Barnes High Street, Barnes | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 11 Barnes High Street | 736 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Barnes Hockey Club CHISWICK BOATHOUSE CHISWICK BOATHOUSE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Riverside Lands Playing Fields CHISWICK BRIDGE CHISWICK BRIDGE DAN MASON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Barnes Common West VINE ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Dukes Meadows Golf And Tennis DAN MASON DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Paddock School PRIORY LANE | 761 yd | |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Chiswick Riverside Health & Racquets Club) DUKES MEADOWS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Rosslyn Park Rugby Club PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.