Selkirk Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 6PU 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 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, TW2 6PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 6PT, TW2 6NW, TW2 6NN, TW2 6NL, TW2 6JP, TW2 6LR, TW2 6PS, TW2 6JN, TW2 6JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW2 6PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 57% | 53.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 43% | 46.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 38.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 43.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 29.5% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 42.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 79.2% | 76.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 77.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.9% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selkirk Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fulwell & Hampton Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-10-20 | £762,651 |
| 74 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2025-03-21 | £390,323 |
| 108 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-09-02 | £617,658 |
| 72 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-10-27 | £374,708 |
| 66 Selkirk Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-26 | £316,312 |
TW2 6PU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TW2 6PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Junior School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School for Girls Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | - not rated | 855 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 | 1,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,960 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 | 3,914 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,943 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 | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Richmond upon Thames Oldfield Centre , Oldfield Road TW12 2HP | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Cafe | 98 Staines Road, Twickenham | 647 yd | |
| Charcoal Turkish Restaurnt | 134 High Street, Whitton | 703 yd | |
| Homemade Curries | 123 High Street, Whitton | 709 yd | |
| Subway | 119 High Street, Whitton | 724 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 108 High Street, Whitton | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bloomsbury | 209 Staines Road, Twickenham | 600 yd | |
| The Fountain | 152 Sixth Cross Road, Twickenham | 625 yd | |
| The Rifleman | 7 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | 940 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 1,018 yd | |
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 106 High Street, Whitton | 786 yd | |
| Miki's Fish Bar | 89 High Street, Whitton | 824 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 891 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 990 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 836 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 927 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 999 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 1,044 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Whitton Community Centre & Social Club PERCY ROAD | 374 yd | |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Twickenham Brunswick Club For Young People CLARENDON CRESCENT | 942 yd | |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 972 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.