Nelson Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7BQ 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 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7BW, TW2 7BS, TW2 7JA, TW2 7BT, TW2 7BJ, TW2 7BP, TW2 7JD, TW2 7HZ, TW2 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW2 7BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 33.7% | 36.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 49.7% | 56.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 42.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83% | 78.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 77.9% | 75% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 75.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 1.9% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Whitton and the 119th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2024-11-22 | £556,938 |
| 245 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-08-02 | £512,113 |
| 221 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-04-15 | £521,185 |
| 239 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-01-21 | £400,626 |
| 225 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £702,500 | 2020-11-16 | £779,868 |
TW2 7BQ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Junior School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,991 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 | 1,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,210 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 | 3,706 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,653 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 | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 2,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 306 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 332 yd | |
| Raymonds | 152 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 344 yd | |
| Whitton Chungs | 316 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 387 yd | |
| Delhi Wala | 76 High Street, Whitton | 443 yd | |
| Sushi Manga | 15 High Street, Whitton | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 418 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 54-56 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 470 yd | |
| The White Hart | 121 Kneller Road, Twickenham | 809 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | Kneller Road, Twickenham | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pizza and Grill | 320 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 399 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 453 yd | |
| Fung's Kitchen | 68 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 469 yd | |
| KFC | 106 High Street, Whitton | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 400 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 409 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 414 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 450 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Whitton Day Centre KNELLER ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Heathfield Recreation Ground POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Whitton Sports And Fitness Centre Percy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| The Royal Military School Of Music KNELLER HALL KNELLER HALL KNELLER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Whitton Community Centre & Social Club PERCY ROAD | 1,037 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.