Powder Mill Lane is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 6EG is located in the Heathfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, TW2 6EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 6DN, TW2 6DH, TW2 6BU, TW2 6BH, TW2 6AW, TW2 6AS, TW2 6BX, TW2 6BJ, TW2 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 6EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 TW2 6EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 35.1% | 36.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 53% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 17.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 40.8% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 15.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 71.9% | 59.5% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 70.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 70.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 69.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 23% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.1% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powder Mill Lane was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% higher than the Heathfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powder Mill Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Heathfield and the 111th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-05-10 | £655,986 |
| 107 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2017-07-21 | £702,049 |
| 121 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2016-11-28 | £710,255 |
| 115 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2015-04-08 | £722,095 |
| 107 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2014-01-06 | £519,427 |
TW2 6EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6EG 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Junior School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crane Park Primary School Norman Avenue , Hanworth TW13 5LN | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwest Academy Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Logic Studio School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Studio 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 | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,165 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 | 2,869 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffah Primary School Hounslow Jamia Masjid , Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rise Free School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hampton School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HD | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN | - not rated | 2,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4K Heathfield School HAF camp | Heathfield Primary School, Cobbett Road | 315 yd | |
| Mangal Kebab Restaurant | 670 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 627 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 306 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 855 yd | |
| Whitton Chungs | 316 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STELLAS | 221 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham | 492 yd | |
| Spicy Rooster | 664 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 634 yd | |
| Whitton Tandoori | 652 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 638 yd | |
| Golden Carp | 654 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 638 yd | |
| Wing Lee Loi | 650 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Recreation Ground POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Whitton Community Centre & Social Club PERCY ROAD | 715 yd | |
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Crane Park Primary School NORMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.