Nicol Close is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 1RP is located in the St Margarets & North Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicol Close, Twickenham, TW1 1RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 1RU, TW1 1RQ, TW1 1RR, TW1 1RW, TW1 2AH, TW1 1RT, TW1 1RY, TW1 1RX, TW1 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW1 1RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TW1 1RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 46.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 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 (94.5%) 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 | 59.2% | 62.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1RP this area, 2.6% 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 76.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.5% | 76.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91.2% | 84.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 68.1% | 63.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 63.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 6.7% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicol Close was 151.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.5% higher than the St Margarets & North Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nicol Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in St Margarets & North Twickenham and the 66th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-03-10 | £744,420 |
| 5 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2018-07-27 | £946,219 |
| 4 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2006-12-21 | £1,027,309 |
| 7 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2002-08-23 | £925,140 |
| 5 Nicol Close, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2001-09-13 | £1,009,365 |
TW1 1RP 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.
TW1 1RP 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,742 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 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivybridge Primary School Summerwood Road , Mogden Lane TW7 7QB | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Amyand Park Road , TW1 3HE | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worple Primary School Queens Terrace , TW7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,739 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 | 3,814 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 | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ll Gusto | 139 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 152 yd | |
| Isaac's Coffee | Lower Ground, 120 St Margarets Road | 152 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 147 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 157 yd | |
| Cafe MAD | 147 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 157 yd | |
| Harris and Hoole | 135 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Tavern | 107 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 214 yd | |
| The Turk's Head (The Turks Head) | The Turks Head, 28 Winchester Road | 288 yd | |
| The Ailsa Tavern | Ailsa Tavern, 263 St Margarets Road | 552 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 174 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 645 yd | |
| Cambridge Park Bowling Club | Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club Ltd, Cambridge Park | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets Fish Bar | 113 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 195 yd | |
| E Wok | 12 Crown Road, Twickenham | 242 yd | |
| Nemo's Cafe Kiosk | St Margarets Station, St Margarets Road | 354 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 381 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 659 yd | |
| Chicken City | 388 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 129-131 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 166 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food | 71 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 886 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moormead Recreation SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club CAMBRIDGE PARK | indoor bowls | 687 yd |
| Orleans Park School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Marble Hill Park MARBLE HILL PARK MARBLE HILL PARK RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Twickenham Lawn Tennis Club LEBANON PARK | tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.