Ailsa Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 1QJ 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 Ailsa Road, Twickenham, TW1 1QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 1QW, TW1 1NW, TW1 1NL, TW1 1ND, TW1 1NB, TW1 1QL, TW1 1NP, TW1 1NJ, TW1 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW1 1QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 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 TW1 1QJ 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 | 21.5% | 27.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 64.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (96.2%) 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% | 70.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 22.5% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 25.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 1QJ 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 77.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 6.6% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 77.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 43.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 84.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 77.3% | 69.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 69.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 18.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.8% | -15.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ailsa Road was 50.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the St Margarets & North Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ailsa Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in St Margarets & North Twickenham and the 270th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ailsa Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,382,000 | 2024-11-25 | £2,323,241 |
| 21B Ailsa Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,195,000 | 2024-03-14 | £1,289,703 |
| 17 Ailsa Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,326,000 | 2022-04-28 | £2,393,522 |
| 9 Ailsa Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2022-04-22 | £3,610,746 |
| 23 Ailsa Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,535,000 | 2020-09-04 | £2,817,288 |
TW1 1QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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.
TW1 1QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's C E Primary School Winchester Road , TW1 1LF | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worple Primary School Queens Terrace , TW7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivybridge Primary School Summerwood Road , Mogden Lane TW7 7QB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue School CofE Primary North Street , TW7 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,348 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 | 3,413 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Tiger | 147 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 425 yd | |
| Cafe MAD | 147 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 425 yd | |
| ll Gusto | 139 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 448 yd | |
| Harris and Hoole | 135 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 482 yd | |
| The Terrace at Streets | 125 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ailsa Tavern | Ailsa Tavern, 263 St Margarets Road | 165 yd | |
| The Turk's Head (The Turks Head) | The Turks Head, 28 Winchester Road | 399 yd | |
| St Margaret's Tavern | 107 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 604 yd | |
| The Victoria Tavern | The Victoria, 56 Worple Road | 763 yd | |
| The White Swan | 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets Fish Bar | 113 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 577 yd | |
| E Wok | 12 Crown Road, Twickenham | 626 yd | |
| Nemo's Cafe Kiosk | St Margarets Station, St Margarets Road | 749 yd | |
| Mario's | 248 Twickenham Road | 906 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 381 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 129-131 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 493 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moormead Recreation SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Old Deer Park OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club CAMBRIDGE PARK | indoor bowls | 1,037 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.