Whitton Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 1BU is located in the St Margarets & North Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 1BT, TW2 7ST, TW1 1BS, TW1 1BH, TW2 7SN, TW1 1BL, TW1 1BY, TW1 1BX, TW1 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW1 1BU is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 46.9% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 53.1% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 TW1 1BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 37% | 36% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 54.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 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 (94.4%) 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 | 63.9% | 72.7% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 24.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 21.7% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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 TW1 1BU this area, 2.7% 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 77.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 81.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 77.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 78.5% | 77.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 15% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.8% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitton Road was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the St Margarets & North Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Whitton Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in St Margarets & North Twickenham and the 36th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 22 Milton Lodge Whitton Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-20 | £360,367 |
| Flat 16 Milton Lodge Whitton Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-11-07 | £341,182 |
| Flat 18 Milton Lodge Whitton Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £408,950 | 2023-09-26 | £395,278 |
| Flat 27 Milton Lodge Whitton Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2023-07-28 | £371,260 |
| Flat 12A Milton Lodge Whitton Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2022-02-21 | £387,798 |
TW1 1BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TW1 1BU 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Primary School Summerwood Road , Mogden Lane TW7 7QB | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Amyand Park Road , TW1 3HE | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Bridge Primary School Kneller Road , TW2 7DE | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 400 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 1,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixterz Peri Peri | 8 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 177 yd | |
| Flame and Slice | 8 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 177 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 99 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 218 yd | |
| The Scrummery | 105 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 240 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 105 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabbage Patch | 67 London Road, Twickenham | 498 yd | |
| The Shack 68 | The Shack, 68 London Road | 504 yd | |
| The Timberyard | 53-57 London Road, Twickenham | 559 yd | |
| Harlequin FC | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 695 yd | |
| The Kings Bar (Harlequin RFC) | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar | 115 London Road, Twickenham | 212 yd | |
| London Kebabs | 17 London Road, Twickenham | 711 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night & Paya Chinese | 43 York Street, Twickenham | 764 yd | |
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 787 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 50 London Road, Twickenham | 580 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham | 804 yd | |
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 845 yd | |
| Iceland | 29-33 King Street, Twickenham | 868 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food | 71 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heatham House WHITTON ROAD | 194 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Twickenham) REGAL HOUSE REGAL HOUSE LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Twickenham Club) WHITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Richmond Upon Thames College EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Moormead Recreation SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Twickenham Stadium TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION STADIUM TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION STADIUM WHITTON ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Busen Martial Arts & Fitness Centre QUEENS HALL QUEENS HALL KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Escape Fitness 3 CROSS DEEP COURT 3 CROSS DEEP COURT HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 863 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 | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.