May Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 6RJ is located in the South Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about May Road, Twickenham, TW2 6RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 6RL, TW2 6RX, TW2 6RY, TW2 6QN, TW2 6RS, TW2 6RH, TW2 6QS, TW2 6RN, TW2 6SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 6RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 35.7% | 30.6% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 60.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 64.7% | 70.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 21.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 24.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6RJ this area, 4.3% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 67.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 88.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 90.7% | 81% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Road was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
May Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 14th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 May Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £978,210 | 2024-06-14 | £1,009,419 |
| 63 May Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2023-01-13 | £1,003,950 |
| 59 May Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-12-19 | £885,060 |
| 33 May Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2022-03-21 | £957,375 |
| 37 May Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-09-16 | £918,814 |
TW2 6RJ 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.
TW2 6RJ 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 | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 43 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 4,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,880 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 | 581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 646 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army (Community Corner | 124 Colne Road, Twickenham | 92 yd | |
| Taste of Raj 2 | 86 The Green, Twickenham | 229 yd | |
| The Green Spice/ Bamboo Blossoms | 88 The Green, Twickenham | 230 yd | |
| Da Alfredo Ristorante | 58-62 The Green, Twickenham | 235 yd | |
| Arthurs | Arthurs On The Green, The Green | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Arms | 15 Staines Road, Twickenham | 345 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 517 yd | |
| Harlequin FC | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 533 yd | |
| The Kings Bar (Harlequin RFC) | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 533 yd | |
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 327 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 358 yd | |
| Parma Pizza & China Magic | 106 Heath Road, Twickenham | 639 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Heath Road, Twickenham | 773 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 115 London Road, Twickenham | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 247 yd | |
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 410 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham | 973 yd | |
| Iceland | 29-33 King Street, Twickenham | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Richmond Upon Thames College EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Heatham House WHITTON ROAD | 959 yd | |
| St Catherine'S School CROSS DEEP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Escape Fitness 3 CROSS DEEP COURT 3 CROSS DEEP COURT HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 1,012 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.