Lion Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 4JF is located in the South Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lion Road, Twickenham, TW1 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 4JA, TW1 4JG, TW1 4HZ, TW2 6SH, TW1 4JQ, TW1 4HT, TW2 6SN, TW1 4HY, TW2 6SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW1 4JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 38.3% | 32.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 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 (91.2%) 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 | 64.5% | 68% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 23.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4JF this area, 4.9% 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 72.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 72.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 39.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 91.2% | 84.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 86.1% | 82.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 83.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Road was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% higher than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lion Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 144th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Lion Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £747,500 | 2025-03-21 | £754,793 |
| 46 Lion Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2024-10-04 | £879,507 |
| 33 Lion Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-06-20 | £773,928 |
| 41 Lion Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-12-18 | £673,638 |
| 43 Lion Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-08-31 | £720,130 |
TW1 4JF 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,421 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 | 4,838 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 | 555 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 564 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 1,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Bloom | 154 Heath Road, Twickenham | 146 yd | |
| Sapori | 144 Heath Road, Twickenham | 159 yd | |
| Soul | Unit 1 At, 149 Heath Road | 188 yd | |
| Buongiorno | Unit 2 At, 149 Heath Road | 188 yd | |
| Shiuli | 128-130 Heath Road, Twickenham | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Kings | Three Kings, 42 Heath Road | 482 yd | |
| Harlequin FC | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 647 yd | |
| The Kings Bar (Harlequin RFC) | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 647 yd | |
| The Cabbage Patch | 67 London Road, Twickenham | 665 yd | |
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 270 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 396 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 662 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 701 yd | |
| London Kebabs | 17 London Road, Twickenham | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 143 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 339 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham | 584 yd | |
| Iceland | 29-33 King Street, Twickenham | 680 yd | |
| Waitrose | 50 London Road, Twickenham | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Escape Fitness 3 CROSS DEEP COURT 3 CROSS DEEP COURT HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Heatham House WHITTON ROAD | 647 yd | |
| Richmond Upon Thames College EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| St Catherine'S School CROSS DEEP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Busen Martial Arts & Fitness Centre QUEENS HALL QUEENS HALL KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Radnor House Twickenham Popes Villa Popes Villa Cross Deep | 748 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 | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.