Vale Cottages is in London and in Kingston Upon Thames district. SW15 3RW is located in the Coombe Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Cottages, London, SW15 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 3PR, SW15 3PS, SW15 3PP, SW15 3PF, SW15 3RR, SW15 3AL, SW15 3RS, SW15 3PZ, SW15 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW15 3RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54% | 52.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46% | 47.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 SW15 3RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 36.3% | 35.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 54.4% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 55% | 61.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SW15 3RW this area, 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 6.7% | -11.8% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 68.8% | 25.3% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.1% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 57.8% | 47.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Arab | 12.5% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 18.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 49.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 7.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 28% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 49.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 40.1% | 31.9% | 9.8% | 30.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 2.5% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Cottages was 146.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% higher than the Coombe Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Cottages has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Coombe Hill and the 56th highest crime rate of 470 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vale Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-19 | £473,880 |
| 4 Vale Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-12-20 | £581,424 |
| 4 Vale Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-06-25 | £571,474 |
| 3 Vale Cottages Kingston Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-05-08 | £534,610 |
| 1 Vale Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2008-04-02 | £712,206 |
SW15 3RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SW15 3RW 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Primary School Bowness Crescent , Kingston Vale SW15 3QL | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School Bowness Crescent , Kingston Vale SW15 3QL | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beavers Holt Primary School Stroud Crescent , Putney Vale SW15 3EQ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathmere Primary School Alton Road , Roehampton SW15 4LJ | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathmere Infant School Alton Road , SW15 4LJ | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canbury School Kingston Hill , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LN | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Wilberforce School Camp Road , SW19 4UN | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Study Preparatory School Wilberforce House , Camp Road SW19 4UN | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 2,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Emilio Italian Restaurant | 4 Vale Parade, Kingston Vale | 57 yd | |
| Dorich House Museum | Dorich House, Kingston Vale | 475 yd | |
| R F C Chicken & Ribs | 12A Frensham Drive, London | 859 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Business School | Kingston Business School, Kingston Hill Campus | 905 yd | |
| Aramark @ KU Kingston Hill Food Store | Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Hill | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK Simson Chicken & Ribs | 12A Frensham Drive, London | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 31 Roehampton Vale, London | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields RICHARDSON EVANS MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS RICHARDSON EVANS MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS ROEHAMPTON VALE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Putney Vale Clubroom NEWLANDS HALL NEWLANDS HALL STROUD CRESCENT | 1,064 yd | |
| Commons Extension Pitches 1-9 Robin Hood Way | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.