Heather Walk is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7EL is located in the Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Walk, Twickenham, TW2 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7EH, TW2 7EN, TW2 7EQ, TW2 7EP, TW2 7EJ, TW2 7AE, TW2 7AW, TW2 7ER, TW4 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TW2 7EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 45.1% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 39.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 18.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 9.8% | 1.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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 | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 59.8% | 55% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 72.8% | 65.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 10% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 65.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 1.6% | -7.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 1.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Walk was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Walk has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Whitton and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Heather Walk, Twickenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £92,000 | 2002-05-27 | £288,545 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LF | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Junior School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Cobbett Road , TW2 6EN | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwest Academy Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Logic Studio School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Studio 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 | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,598 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 | 3,102 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,984 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rise Free School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 2,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Chungs | 316 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 297 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 306 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 337 yd | |
| Mangal Kebab Restaurant | 670 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 609 yd | |
| S4K Heathfield School HAF camp | Heathfield Primary School, Cobbett Road | 686 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 369 Hanworth Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 1,063 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 54-56 Hounslow Road, Twickenham | 1,070 yd | |
| African Queen | The African Queen, 315-317 Wellington Road South | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pizza and Grill | 320 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 290 yd | |
| Wing Lee Loi | 650 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 549 yd | |
| Whitton Tandoori | 652 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 553 yd | |
| Golden Carp | 654 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 562 yd | |
| Spicy Rooster | 664 Hanworth Road, Whitton | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 419 Hanworth Road | 575 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 1,048 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 1,058 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 1,063 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitton Park Sports Association Ground WILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Heathfield Recreation Ground POWDER MILL LANE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| The Heathland School WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Heathfield Junior School HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HEATHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL COBBETT ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| St Edmunds Rc Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 823 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.