Arlington Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 2BG is located in the Twickenham Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arlington Road, Twickenham, TW1 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 2AU, TW1 2BQ, TW1 2AX, TW1 2DJ, TW1 2AY, TW1 2AT, TW1 2DH, TW1 2AR, TW1 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW1 2BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 44.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 66.8% | 65.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 27.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 2BG this area, 6.2% 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 75.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.9% | 84.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 71.5% | 61.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 20.5% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 60.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 4.6% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Twickenham Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arlington Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Twickenham Riverside and the 170th lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Arlington Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2024-05-13 | £1,252,414 |
| 26 Arlington Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-05-26 | £1,550,847 |
| 20 Arlington Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,142,000 | 2017-11-17 | £1,408,150 |
| 4 Arlington Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,013,000 | 2016-01-11 | £2,444,184 |
| 18 Arlington Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-07-10 | £1,434,843 |
TW1 2BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2BG 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park School 389 Richmond Road , TW1 2EF | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School Winchester Road , TW1 1LF | 3out of 4 | 600 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivybridge Primary School Summerwood Road , Mogden Lane TW7 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,084 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 | 4,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Montessori School 8 Victoria Road , TW1 3HW | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's College Queens Road , TW10 6JW | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Meadlands Drive , Petersham TW10 7ED | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac's Coffee | Lower Ground, 120 St Margarets Road | 278 yd | |
| The Cave | 109 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 298 yd | |
| Wylie's Coffee | 8 Crown Road, Twickenham | 298 yd | |
| Green Bottle Cafe | 37 Crown Road, Twickenham | 311 yd | |
| Dulcia Casa | 1, Poplar Court Parade | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Tavern | 107 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 274 yd | |
| Cambridge Park Bowling Club | Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club Ltd, Cambridge Park | 435 yd | |
| The Turk's Head (The Turks Head) | The Turks Head, 28 Winchester Road | 535 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 174 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 582 yd | |
| The White Swan | 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo's Cafe Kiosk | St Margarets Station, St Margarets Road | 177 yd | |
| St Margarets Fish Bar | 113 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 287 yd | |
| E Wok | 12 Crown Road, Twickenham | 301 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 381 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 410 yd | |
| Chicken City | 388 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 129-131 St Margarets Road, Twickenham | 356 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food | 71 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 912 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 13 George Street, Richmond | 959 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 George Street, Richmond | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club CAMBRIDGE PARK | indoor bowls | 433 yd |
| Marble Hill Park MARBLE HILL PARK MARBLE HILL PARK RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Moormead Recreation SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Orleans Park School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Richmond Hill Health Club LEWIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 910 yd |
| Richmond Green THE GREEN | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Twickenham Lawn Tennis Club LEBANON PARK | tennis courts | 1,004 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.