Waldegrave Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW1 4SY 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 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW1 4PY, TW1 4TA, TW1 4TN, TW1 4SZ, TW1 4PX, TW1 4TT, TW1 4TB, TW1 4PU, TW1 4PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW1 4SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53% | 53.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47% | 46.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 55.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 61.2% | 61.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 31% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4SY this area, 1.8% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 8.2% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 78.2% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.3% | 80.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 85.1% | 76.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 76.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waldegrave Road was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% higher than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waldegrave Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 210th highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-10-09 | £975,822 |
| 249A Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2023-10-26 | £600,241 |
| 263 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2021-11-29 | £2,481,148 |
| 259A Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,265,000 | 2019-05-23 | £2,794,825 |
| 259 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2015-06-12 | £2,357,778 |
TW1 4SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TW1 4SY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Infant and Nursery School Strathmore Road , TW11 8UE | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Strathmore Road , TW11 8UH | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Somerset Road , TW11 8RX | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School for Girls Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Education Twickenham 11 Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TL | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland House School Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 360 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Richmond upon Thames Oldfield Centre , Oldfield Road TW12 2HP | - not rated | 520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 205 Waldegrave Road, Teddington | 301 yd | |
| La Dolce Vita | 195 Waldegrave Road, Teddington | 330 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | Strawberry Hill House & Garden, 268 Waldegrave Road | 464 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Cafe | 72 Tower Road, Twickenham | 474 yd | |
| Pirzola | 202 Stanley Road, Teddington | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldegrave Arms Pub | Waldegrave Arms, 209 Waldegrave Road | 289 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club | Wellesley Road, Twickenham | 463 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 164 Stanley Road, Teddington | 734 yd | |
| The Abercorn Arms | Abercorn Arms, 76-78 Church Road | 750 yd | |
| Thames Young Mariners | Thames Young Mariners Base, Riverside Drive | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Cod | 199 Waldegrave Road, Teddington | 320 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 190 Stanley Road, Teddington | 683 yd | |
| Regency Fish Bar | 99 Stanley Road, Teddington | 751 yd | |
| Mei's House | 212 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 978 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 2A Broad Street, Teddington | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 50 South Road, Twickenham | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys University ST MARYS COLLEGE ST MARYS COLLEGE WALDEGRAVE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Newland House School WALDEGRAVE PARK | 321 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 434 yd |
| Stanley Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St Marys & St Peters C Of E Primary School SOMERSET ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| The Mall School HAMPTON ROAD | swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Radnor House Twickenham Popes Villa Popes Villa Cross Deep | 973 yd | |
| Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.