Nelson Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7BB 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 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7BU, TW2 7BE, TW2 7BD, TW2 7BG, TW2 7HJ, TW2 7JB, TW2 7BX, TW2 7BT, TW2 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 7BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32% | 33.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 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 (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 | 47.8% | 53.9% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 46.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 79.6% | 67.6% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 80.3% | 76.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 76.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 311.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 349.5% higher than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Whitton and the 18th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2024-08-02 | £392,758 |
| 157 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-03-15 | £553,617 |
| 129 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2022-12-16 | £422,806 |
| 185 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-08-04 | £511,493 |
| 201A Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2021-06-29 | £352,027 |
TW2 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 54 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Junior School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,068 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 | 1,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 3,955 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,514 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 , Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 2,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymonds | 152 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 97 yd | |
| Sushi Manga | 15 High Street, Whitton | 194 yd | |
| Hai Lua | 1 High Street, Whitton | 203 yd | |
| Spice of India | 27 High Street, Whitton | 208 yd | |
| Whitton Cafe | 121C Nelson Road, Twickenham | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 164 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 54-56 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 271 yd | |
| The White Hart | 121 Kneller Road, Twickenham | 579 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | Kneller Road, Twickenham | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 207 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 234 yd | |
| Pizza TW2 | 109 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 247 yd | |
| Fung's Kitchen | 68 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 284 yd | |
| Miki's Fish Bar | 89 High Street, Whitton | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 147 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 155 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 172 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 247 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 116 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Whitton Day Centre KNELLER ROAD | 658 yd | |
| The Royal Military School Of Music KNELLER HALL KNELLER HALL KNELLER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.