Second Cross Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 5RB is located in the West Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Second Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 5BH, TW2 5RA, TW2 5AH, TW2 5BG, TW2 6NU, TW2 5QZ, TW2 6NX, TW2 5RD, TW2 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 5RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 39.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (95.2%) 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 | 65.3% | 63.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5RB this area, 1.1% 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 73.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 73.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 40.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 85% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 80.4% | 78.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 78.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.1% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Cross Road was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Fulwell & Hampton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Second Cross Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Fulwell & Hampton Hill and the 116th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Wilkinson House, 100 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2023-08-25 | £446,994 |
| Flat 2 Wilkinson House, 100 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-12-17 | £456,585 |
| Flat 4 Wilkinson House, 100 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-01-16 | £454,103 |
| Flat 1 Wilkinson House, 100 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-07-20 | £371,512 |
| Flat 3 Wilkinson House, 100 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-05-23 | £399,470 |
TW2 5RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5RB 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 | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Roman Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | 4out of 4 | 857 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 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 2,230 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 | 986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,786 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 | 4,777 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 851 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pera | 36 Staines Road, Twickenham | 45 yd | |
| Ceramic Cafe | 32 Staines Road, Twickenham | 50 yd | |
| Galata Meyhouse | 28 Staines Road, Twickenham | 57 yd | |
| La Casetta Cafe | 2 Staines Road, Twickenham | 133 yd | |
| The Green Spice/ Bamboo Blossoms | 88 The Green, Twickenham | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 91 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 280 yd | |
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 282 yd | |
| The Rifleman | 7 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | 463 yd | |
| The Bloomsbury | 209 Staines Road, Twickenham | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 69 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 101 yd | |
| Mei's House | 212 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 914 yd | |
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 938 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 705 yd | |
| Lidl | 50 South Road, Twickenham | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Twickenham Brunswick Club For Young People CLARENDON CRESCENT | 770 yd | |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| The Mall School HAMPTON ROAD | swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 831 yd |
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 924 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.