Fifth Cross Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 5LQ is located in the West Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 5LG, TW2 5QR, TW2 5JZ, TW2 5EN, TW2 5EW, TW2 5ND, TW2 5RP, TW2 5NL, TW2 5RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW2 5LQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 56.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 43.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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% | 35.4% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 59.2% | 56.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 TW2 5LQ this area, 9.1% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 61% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 85.8% | 75.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 75.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifth Cross Road was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Fulwell & Hampton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fifth Cross Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Fulwell & Hampton Hill and the 21st lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-07-11 | £697,779 |
| 2D Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-25 | £602,693 |
| 2B Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £597,950 | 2020-11-13 | £667,553 |
| 2G Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-12-20 | £218,921 |
| 2A Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-08-10 | £687,528 |
TW2 5LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TW2 5LQ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | - not rated | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Infant and Nursery School Strathmore Road , TW11 8UE | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Strathmore Road , TW11 8UH | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 697 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 | 5,174 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 | 132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School for Girls Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Hanworth Park High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 4,731 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Richmond upon Thames Oldfield Centre , Oldfield Road TW12 2HP | - not rated | 730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seva Education Twickenham 11 Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TL | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio | 208 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 277 yd | |
| Accent Catering Services Limited | St James Catholic Primary School, 260 Stanley Road | 297 yd | |
| Cafe Bellisimmo | 216 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 303 yd | |
| Twickenham Cafe | 98 Staines Road, Twickenham | 504 yd | |
| Cafe Pera | 36 Staines Road, Twickenham | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 126 yd | |
| The Rifleman | 7 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | 160 yd | |
| The Bloomsbury | 209 Staines Road, Twickenham | 412 yd | |
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 528 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei's House | 212 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 291 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 690 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 710 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 190 Stanley Road, Teddington | 925 yd | |
| Regency Fish Bar | 99 Stanley Road, Teddington | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 50 South Road, Twickenham | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 130 yd |
| Twickenham Brunswick Club For Young People CLARENDON CRESCENT | 180 yd | |
| The Mall School HAMPTON ROAD | swimming pool | 204 yd |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Stanley Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 681 yd |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Fulwell Golf Club WELLINGTON ROAD | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.