South Avenue is in Egham and in Runnymede district. TW20 8HQ is located in the Thorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Runnymede and Weybridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Egham, TW20 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW20 8HG, TW20 8HW, TW20 8HL, TW20 8DR, TW20 8HJ, TW20 8HD, TW20 8HF, TW20 8HN, TW20 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW20 8HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 TW20 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 29.8% | 34.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 51.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 37% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.1% | 84.4% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 87.1% | 83.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Egham Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Egham Hythe and the 127th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Runnymede .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 South Avenue, Egham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-03-15 | £570,975 |
| 51 South Avenue, Egham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-11-16 | £454,639 |
| 50 South Avenue, Egham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-08-18 | £478,649 |
| 68 South Avenue, Egham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-06-30 | £601,842 |
| 69 South Avenue, Egham, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-22 | £265,376 |
TW20 8HQ 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorcroft Primary School Wesley Drive , TW20 9LX | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School The Bence , Rosemary Lane TW20 8QD | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Egham Hill , TW20 0EX | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Centre Corby Drive , Englefield Green TW20 0RX | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Egham International School Woodlee , London Road TW20 0HS | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Service Station, 169-171 Thorpe Lea Road | 220 yd | |
| Jumeirah Lounge/Smash All Burgers Ltd | The Robin Hood, 142 Thorpe Lea Road | 243 yd | |
| Amore Pizza | 231 Pooley Green Road | 364 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 223 Pooley Green Road | 364 yd | |
| Rock 'n' Roe | 106 Thorpe Lea Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compasses Public House | 158 Thorpe Lea Road | 229 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 142 Thorpe Lea Road | 243 yd | |
| Egham Town Football Club Ltd | Egham Town Football Club, Tempest Road | 318 yd | |
| Egham Cricket Club | Egham Cricket Club, Vicarage Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooley Green Best Kebab House | 138 Thorpe Lea Road | 387 yd | |
| Empire House | 96 Thorpe Lea Road | 514 yd | |
| Soya Oriental Takeaway | 102 Thorpe Lea Road | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runnymede Stadium Tempest Road | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Bishops Way Recreation Ground LACEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Egham Cricket Club VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| The Magna Carta School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Hythe Social Centre Recreation Ground WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Egham Orbit VICARAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Egham Leisure Centre (Closed) VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 903 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.