Railshead Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 1RJ is located in the St Margarets & North Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railshead Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW7 7EP, TW7 7BY, TW7 7BW, TW7 7BZ, TW1 1QT, TW1 1PP, TW1 1AR, TW1 1QG, TW7 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW1 1RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 53.8% | 56% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 44% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 44.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 62.8% | 58.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 1RJ this area, 4.8% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 67% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 78.5% | 72.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 71.1% | 60.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 60.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 20.2% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 4.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railshead Road was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the St Margarets & North Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Railshead Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in St Margarets & North Twickenham and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bowyers Court Railshead Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-03-10 | £316,625 |
| 41 Bowyers Court Railshead Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,750 | 2022-07-15 | £131,018 |
| 8 Bowyers Court Railshead Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,750 | 2015-11-27 | £121,937 |
TW1 1RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Education | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worple Primary School Queens Terrace , TW7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue School CofE Primary North Street , TW7 6RQ | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Isleworth South Street , TW7 7EE | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School Winchester Road , TW1 1LF | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isleworth Town Primary School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Middle School Melbury Avenue , Norwood Green UB2 4HT | - not rated | 5,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | - not rated | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School Busch Corner , TW7 5BB | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,228 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 | 2,857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busch House School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Syon Park School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Preparatory School for Boys 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Radnor House Prep School 41 Kew Foot Road , TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta and Amore | 387 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 121 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 381 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 132 yd | |
| Kind Juices | 13 Shrewsbury Walk | 430 yd | |
| Elvis & Ivy | 8 Shrewsbury Walk | 444 yd | |
| Sizlers | 18 Shrewsbury Walk | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Tavern | The Victoria, 56 Worple Road | 399 yd | |
| The Castle | Castle Inn, 18 Upper Square | 442 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn, Swan Street | 491 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 5-6 North Street | 542 yd | |
| The Ailsa Tavern | Ailsa Tavern, 263 St Margarets Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thai Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Street | 491 yd | |
| Golden Jade House | 8a South Street | 503 yd | |
| Mario's | 248 Twickenham Road | 655 yd | |
| Chocorose Factory | 47 Bankside Close | 793 yd | |
| DeJandos | 219 Twickenham Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Stores | 33 South Street | 493 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (Isleworth) (Closed) Swan Street | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| The Blue School Cofe Primary NORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Isleworth Leisure Centre And Library TWICKENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Gumley House Convent School ST. JOHNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| Redlees Park Worton Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Old Deer Park OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 903 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.