Sonning Gardens is in Hampton and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW12 3PL is located in the Hampton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sonning Gardens, Hampton, TW12 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW12 3NZ, TW12 3PJ, TW12 3PN, TW12 3XG, TW12 3XF, TW12 3XE, TW12 3PQ, TW12 3XD, TW12 3XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW12 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TW12 3PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 43.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 44.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 86.9% | 78.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 82.7% | 78.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 78.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 13.7% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 2% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sonning Gardens was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Hampton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sonning Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Hampton North and the 97th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sonning Gardens, Hampton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2025-10-03 | £338,000 |
| 20 Sonning Gardens, Hampton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-06-06 | £313,859 |
| 26 Sonning Gardens, Hampton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2025-04-25 | £387,101 |
| 35 Sonning Gardens, Hampton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-04-08 | £433,396 |
| 28 Sonning Gardens, Hampton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2025-03-20 | £333,553 |
TW12 3PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School Forge Lane , Feltham TW13 6UN | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Road , TW12 3LT | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Infant School and Nursery Ripley Road , TW12 2JH | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Junior School Percy Road , TW12 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary Oldfield Road , TW12 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwest Academy Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Logic Studio School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 2,913 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 | 4,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindon Bennett School Main Street , Hanworth TW13 6ST | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack and Jill School 30 Nightingale Road , TW12 3HX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HD | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA White House | 45 The Avenue, Hampton | 523 yd | |
| Mahirah Restaurant | 175 Percy Road, Hampton | 645 yd | |
| Impact Food Group @ Hampton High School | Hampton School, Hanworth Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 45 Oak Avenue, Hampton | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Flames | 105 Bear Road | 930 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 55 Swan Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30 Tangley Park Road, Hampton | 550 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101-103 Bear Road | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Rugby Club TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Hampton Rangers Juniors Football Club HATHEROP ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Hampton Youth Project Tangley Park Road | 516 yd | |
| Ymca Whitehouse THE WHITE HOUSE THE WHITE HOUSE THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| St Richards C Of E Primary School FORGE LANE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Buckingham Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Hampton Rangers Jfc (Denis Chaplin Training Ground) PRIORY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Hampton Common FAIRHOLME FAIRHOLME BUCKINGHAM ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Hampton Sport And Fitness Centre HANWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Hampton School HANWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.