Holmes Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 4RF 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 Holmes Road, Twickenham, TW1 4RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 4RE, TW1 4RG, TW1 4RQ, TW1 4JX, TW1 4NH, TW1 4JT, TW1 4RB, TW1 4JU, TW1 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW1 4RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.3% | 48.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 26.7% | 31.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 58.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92%) 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 | 68% | 63.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 28.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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 4RF this area, 3% 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 10.3% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 73.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 95.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 81.7% | 84.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 83.9% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.7% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmes Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmes Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 217th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-12-01 | £1,151,527 |
| 39 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,640,000 | 2023-01-13 | £1,685,920 |
| 35 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-07-22 | £1,440,641 |
| 35 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-11-20 | £1,345,256 |
| 29 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2019-09-11 | £1,335,065 |
TW1 4RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4RF 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Roman Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 1,831 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 | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 498 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland House School Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TQ | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 1,116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe at Radnor House School | Popes Villa, Cross Deep | 231 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | Strawberry Hill House & Garden, 268 Waldegrave Road | 338 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Cafe | 72 Tower Road, Twickenham | 433 yd | |
| Prestige Cafe La Cigale | 41 Heath Road, Twickenham | 525 yd | |
| Soul | Unit 1 At, 149 Heath Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club | Wellesley Road, Twickenham | 440 yd | |
| The Three Kings | Three Kings, 42 Heath Road | 575 yd | |
| Thames Young Mariners | Thames Young Mariners Base, Riverside Drive | 702 yd | |
| The George | 32 King Street, Twickenham | 742 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 542 yd | |
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 543 yd | |
| KFC | 7 King Street, Twickenham | 771 yd | |
| London Kebabs | 17 London Road, Twickenham | 867 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 596 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 29-33 King Street, Twickenham | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 687 yd | |
| Waitrose | 50 London Road, Twickenham | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radnor House Twickenham Popes Villa Popes Villa Cross Deep | 249 yd | |
| St Catherine'S School CROSS DEEP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 251 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 573 yd |
| St Marys University ST MARYS COLLEGE ST MARYS COLLEGE WALDEGRAVE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Escape Fitness 3 CROSS DEEP COURT 3 CROSS DEEP COURT HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Busen Martial Arts & Fitness Centre QUEENS HALL QUEENS HALL KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Newland House School WALDEGRAVE PARK | 910 yd | |
| Ham Playing Fields Ham Fields | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 982 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 290.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.