Nelson Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7AJ is located in the Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Road, Twickenham, TW2 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7AD, TW2 7AG, TW2 7AH, TW2 7AF, TW2 7AA, TW2 7BJ, TW2 7AB, TW2 7BP, TW2 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 7AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.5% | 33.5% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 49.6% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 38% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 3.9% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 40.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 13.5% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 77.4% | 64% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 79.2% | 66.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 67.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 24% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.7% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Heathfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Heathfield and the 175th highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 304 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2021-10-26 | £200,532 |
| 300 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2019-09-26 | £26,946 |
| Flat 310 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2007-03-27 | £892,363 |
| Flat 308 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1998-01-07 | £349,511 |
TW2 7AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7AJ 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | - not rated | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Fields Middle School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turing House School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LH | - not rated | 324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,120 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 | 3,498 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffah Primary School Hounslow Jamia Masjid , 367 Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New London College Sceptre House , 75-81 Staines Road TW3 3HW | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 306 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 7 yd | |
| Whitton Chungs | 316 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 62 yd | |
| Raymonds | 152 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 652 yd | |
| S4K Heathfield School HAF camp | Heathfield Primary School, Cobbett Road | 703 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 369 Hanworth Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 731 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 54-56 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 732 yd | |
| The White Hart | 121 Kneller Road, Twickenham | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pizza and Grill | 320 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 75 yd | |
| India India Whitton | 5 Green Parade, Whitton Road | 710 yd | |
| Fung's Kitchen | 68 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 719 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 763 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 419 Hanworth Road | 613 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 721 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 728 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 740 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 229 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Heathfield Recreation Ground POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| The Heathland School WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.