Fortescue Avenue is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 5LU 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 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 5LZ, TW2 5LP, TW2 5LT, TW2 5LW, TW2 5LL, TW2 5PB, TW2 5LN, TW2 5PD, TW2 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 5LU 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 | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 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 TW2 5LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 35.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 28% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 18.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.3% | 81.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 80.7% | 78% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 77.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.6% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortescue Avenue was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the Fulwell & Hampton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fortescue Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Fulwell & Hampton Hill and the 177th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-27 | £580,610 |
| 39 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-05 | £593,690 |
| 75 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-08-23 | £631,831 |
| 79 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2021-06-18 | £448,237 |
| 81 Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-12-19 | £536,361 |
TW2 5LU 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Roman Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Strathmore Road , TW11 8UH | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton High Hanworth Road , TW12 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,977 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 | 1,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,270 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 | 516 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HF | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampton School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HD | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Newland House School Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TQ | - not rated | 1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Small Gardens Caffe T/A Vesuvio | 208 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 299 yd | |
| Cafe Bellisimmo | 216 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 299 yd | |
| Accent Catering Services Limited | St James Catholic Primary School, 260 Stanley Road | 589 yd | |
| Twickenham Cafe | 98 Staines Road, Twickenham | 668 yd | |
| Cafe Pera | 36 Staines Road, Twickenham | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | 152 Sixth Cross Road, Twickenham | 464 yd | |
| The Bloomsbury | 209 Staines Road, Twickenham | 495 yd | |
| The Rifleman | 7 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | 501 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 504 yd | |
| The Fulwell Golf Club Limited | Fulwell Golf Club, Wellington Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei's House | 212 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 299 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 985 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 190 Stanley Road, Teddington | 990 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 1,014 yd | |
| Regency Fish Bar | 99 Stanley Road, Teddington | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 50 South Road, Twickenham | 391 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Brunswick Club For Young People CLARENDON CRESCENT | 208 yd | |
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 316 yd |
| The Mall School HAMPTON ROAD | swimming pool | 370 yd |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Fulwell Golf Club WELLINGTON ROAD | golf | 641 yd |
| Stanley Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 1,033 yd |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 185.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.