Upper Grotto Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 4NG 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 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, TW1 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 4NF, TW1 4JZ, TW1 4JY, TW1 4NL, TW1 4NQ, TW1 4NA, TW1 4LZ, TW1 4RL, TW1 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW1 4NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.5% | 53.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 4NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 34.3% | 34.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 54.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 65.7% | 62.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4NG this area, 1.5% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65% | 67.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91% | 84.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 84% | 82.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 82.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Grotto Road was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upper Grotto Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 20th lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 71 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-12-16 | £343,808 |
| 15 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2024-10-11 | £1,258,786 |
| 67 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £996,000 | 2024-03-01 | £1,095,704 |
| 59 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-10-27 | £944,700 |
| 41 Upper Grotto Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,253,000 | 2022-09-12 | £1,262,741 |
TW1 4NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4NG 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | - not rated | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School for Girls Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,958 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 | 5,398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine Senior School Cross Deep , TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 617 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul | Unit 1 At, 149 Heath Road | 333 yd | |
| Buongiorno | Unit 2 At, 149 Heath Road | 333 yd | |
| Boba Bloom | 154 Heath Road, Twickenham | 373 yd | |
| Sapori | 144 Heath Road, Twickenham | 376 yd | |
| Regal Spice | 12 The Green, Twickenham | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club | Wellesley Road, Twickenham | 468 yd | |
| The Three Kings | Three Kings, 42 Heath Road | 539 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 550 yd | |
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 574 yd | |
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 406 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 468 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 711 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 748 yd | |
| KFC | 7 King Street, Twickenham | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 428 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham | 649 yd | |
| Iceland | 29-33 King Street, Twickenham | 708 yd | |
| Waitrose | 50 London Road, Twickenham | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 359 yd |
| St Catherine'S School CROSS DEEP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Radnor House Twickenham Popes Villa Popes Villa Cross Deep | 422 yd | |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 576 yd |
| Escape Fitness 3 CROSS DEEP COURT 3 CROSS DEEP COURT HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| St Marys University ST MARYS COLLEGE ST MARYS COLLEGE WALDEGRAVE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Busen Martial Arts & Fitness Centre QUEENS HALL QUEENS HALL KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Twickenham) REGAL HOUSE REGAL HOUSE LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.