Powder Mill Lane is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 6EJ 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 6EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 6EL, TW2 6AU, TW2 6EH, TW4 5NN, TW2 6DL, TW4 5NW, TW2 6DJ, TW2 6EQ, TW4 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 6EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 40.2% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 40.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 47.4% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 39.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 66.6% | 54.1% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 72.9% | 60.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 60.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 24.9% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 3% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powder Mill Lane was 316.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 255.7% higher than the Heathfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Powder Mill Lane has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Heathfield and the 16th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-26 | £292,728 |
| 234 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-09-16 | £493,282 |
| 226B Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-03-04 | £200,169 |
| 214 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2019-11-27 | £537,501 |
| 196 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-11-13 | £315,888 |
TW2 6EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crane Park Primary School Norman Avenue , Hanworth TW13 5LN | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwest Academy Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Logic Studio School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,164 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 | 2,592 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 | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rise Free School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton School Hanworth Road , TW12 3HD | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 2,631 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal Kebab Restaurant | 670 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 167 yd | |
| S4K Heathfield School HAF camp | Heathfield Primary School, Cobbett Road | 701 yd | |
| Jubilee Mail Centre, Royal Mai | Royal Mail Jubilee Mail Centre, Godfrey Way, Hanworth Road | 739 yd | |
| Whitton Chungs | 316 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 844 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 306 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STELLAS | 221 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham | 53 yd | |
| Spicy Rooster | 664 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 174 yd | |
| Golden Carp | 654 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 183 yd | |
| Whitton Tandoori | 652 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 184 yd | |
| Wing Lee Loi | 650 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 419 Hanworth Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Recreation Ground POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| The Heathland School WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Crane Park Primary School NORMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.