Nelson Road is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7BX 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 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7HJ, TW2 7BU, TW2 7LA, TW2 7EX, TW2 7AZ, TW2 7BZ, TW2 7AY, TW2 7BD, TW2 7EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW2 7BX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49.3% | 61.2% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 25.6% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 15.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 6.8% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 51% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.4% | 87.4% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 81.9% | 70.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 16.8% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 71.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 2% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Whitton and the 282nd highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 South Lodge, 142 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-04-02 | £380,597 |
| 7 South Lodge, 142 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-07 | £342,184 |
| 20 South Lodge, 142 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-25 | £338,632 |
| 17 South Lodge, 142 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2023-06-07 | £321,197 |
| 16 South Lodge, 142 Nelson Road, Twickenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-12-19 | £350,366 |
TW2 7BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | - not rated | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | - not rated | 209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 5,315 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 | 790 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,432 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 | 4,177 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 4,204 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffah Primary School Hounslow Jamia Masjid , 367 Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New London College Sceptre House , 75-81 Staines Road TW3 3HW | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymonds | 152 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 65 yd | |
| The King of Taste | 2 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 66 yd | |
| Jolly's Indian Restaurant | 2 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 66 yd | |
| Whitton Cafe | 121C Nelson Road, Twickenham | 95 yd | |
| Hai Lua | 1 High Street, Whitton | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 60 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 54-56 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 141 yd | |
| The White Hart | 121 Kneller Road, Twickenham | 418 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | Kneller Road, Twickenham | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza TW2 | 109 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 113 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 164 yd | |
| Fung's Kitchen | 68 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 167 yd | |
| Dominos | 72 High Street, Whitton | 266 yd | |
| Regans Fish & Chips | 60 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 95 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 110 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 159 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 244 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Whitton Day Centre KNELLER ROAD | 498 yd | |
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| The Royal Military School Of Music KNELLER HALL KNELLER HALL KNELLER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,017 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.