Dorset Way is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 6NB 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 Dorset Way, Twickenham, TW2 6NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 6NA, TW2 6PL, TW2 6PH, TW2 6PN, TW2 6NR, TW2 6ND, TW2 6NQ, TW2 6NZ, TW2 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW2 6NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 6NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 25.9% | 32% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 54.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (93%) 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 | 59.1% | 62.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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 6NB this area, 8.5% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 8.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 58.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.4% | 83% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 79.6% | 77.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 77.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 0.9% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Way was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Fulwell & Hampton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorset Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Fulwell & Hampton Hill and the 61st lowest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dorset Way, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £741,400 | 2024-07-26 | £772,139 |
| 13 Dorset Way, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-07-02 | £833,169 |
| 2 Dorset Way, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-04-08 | £804,934 |
| 16 Dorset Way, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-11-30 | £651,905 |
| 9 Dorset Way, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-03-26 | £1,103,800 |
TW2 6NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 6NB 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 | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School for Girls Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,361 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 | 4,427 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade Curries | 123 High Street, Whitton | 494 yd | |
| Subway | 119 High Street, Whitton | 502 yd | |
| Twickenham Cafe | 98 Staines Road, Twickenham | 508 yd | |
| Charcoal Turkish Restaurnt | 134 High Street, Whitton | 523 yd | |
| Cafe Pera | 36 Staines Road, Twickenham | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bloomsbury | 209 Staines Road, Twickenham | 637 yd | |
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 645 yd | |
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 844 yd | |
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 878 yd | |
| Harlequin FC | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 106 High Street, Whitton | 579 yd | |
| Miki's Fish Bar | 89 High Street, Whitton | 579 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 596 yd | |
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 627 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 628 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 667 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 755 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 802 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Whitton Community Centre & Social Club PERCY ROAD | 934 yd | |
| Richmond Upon Thames College EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| The Royal Military School Of Music KNELLER HALL KNELLER HALL KNELLER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.