Alton Gardens is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 7PD 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 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, TW2 7PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 7PE, TW2 7PB, TW2 7PF, TW2 7PA, TW2 7DF, TW2 7PG, TW2 7DQ, TW2 7PQ, TW2 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW2 7PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TW2 7PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 30.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 59.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 51.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.1% | 71.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 81% | 75.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 75.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 0.5% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alton Gardens was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% higher than the St Margarets & North Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alton Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in St Margarets & North Twickenham and the 77th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-01-24 | £594,422 |
| 25 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-06-27 | £631,411 |
| 16 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £619,950 | 2023-10-20 | £625,426 |
| 24 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-09 | £673,923 |
| 14 Alton Gardens, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-04-30 | £745,096 |
TW2 7PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7PD 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Bridge Primary School Kneller Road , TW2 7DE | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Nelson Road , Whitton TW2 7BU | 1out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 626 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community school | 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 | 528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella House School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 626 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 1,879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Cafe | 19 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 593 yd | |
| RFU South Stand - Main Kitchen | Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road | 608 yd | |
| RFU Twickenham Experience Ltd | Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road | 608 yd | |
| Virgin Active Health Club | 196 Whitton Road, Twickenham | 656 yd | |
| Coffee 091 | 115 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequin FC | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 366 yd | |
| The Kings Bar (Harlequin RFC) | Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive | 366 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | Kneller Road, Twickenham | 494 yd | |
| The White Hart | 121 Kneller Road, Twickenham | 661 yd | |
| The Admiral Nelson | 123 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade's | 17 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 591 yd | |
| Regans Fish & Chips | 60 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 622 yd | |
| Pizza TW2 | 109 Nelson Road, Twickenham | 747 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 High Street, Whitton | 779 yd | |
| Miki's Fish Bar | 89 High Street, Whitton | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 51-55 High Street, Whitton | 780 yd | |
| Lidl | 38-48 High Street, Whitton | 818 yd | |
| Al-Nour supermarket | 22-24 High Street, Whitton | 825 yd | |
| Iceland | 26-30 High Street, Whitton | 833 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88-90 High Street, Whitton | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Stoop Stadium TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Twickenham) TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM TWICKENHAM STOOP STADIUM LANGHORN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Richmond Upon Thames College EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| The Royal Military School Of Music KNELLER HALL KNELLER HALL KNELLER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Whitton Day Centre KNELLER ROAD | 544 yd | |
| Twickenham Stadium TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION STADIUM TWICKENHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION STADIUM WHITTON ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Kneller Gardens MEADWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Twickenham Club) WHITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School Playing Fields CARDINAL VAUGHAN LODGE CARDINAL VAUGHAN LODGE WHITTON DENE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Nelson Primary School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.