Old Palace Place is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 1NQ is located in the South Richmond electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Palace Place, Richmond, TW9 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 1NL, TW9 1NH, TW9 1NX, TW9 1NB, TW9 1NY, TW9 1NW, TW9 1NU, TW9 1NF, TW9 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW9 1NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 59.1% | 61.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 26.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around TW9 1NQ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.6% | 72.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 82.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 72.3% | 75.4% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 75.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.3% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Palace Place was 233.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.1% higher than the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Palace Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside and the 30th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 161.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House The Green, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,100,000 | 2023-04-05 | £6,332,497 |
| 2 Old Palace Place, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,900,000 | 2015-08-28 | £8,391,892 |
| Tudor Lodge, 43 The Green, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,400,000 | 2014-02-05 | £6,619,186 |
| Gallery House, 44 The Green, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2013-06-05 | £4,568,493 |
| 1 Old Palace Place, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2010-03-09 | £4,662,162 |
TW9 1NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TW9 1NQ 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park School 389 Richmond Road , TW1 2EF | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School Winchester Road , TW1 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worple Primary School Queens Terrace , TW7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vineyard School Friars Stile Road , TW10 6NE | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 3,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastians Italian | 12-13 King Street, Richmond | 97 yd | |
| L'assaggino | 9 Paved Court, Richmond | 100 yd | |
| Alianti | 20 King Street, Richmond | 103 yd | |
| Zizzi | 4-5 King Street, Richmond | 126 yd | |
| Mooca | 7 Golden Court, Richmond | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinces Head | The Princes Head, 27-28 The Green | 136 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 3 King Street, Richmond | 137 yd | |
| The Waterman's Arms | 10 Water Lane, Richmond | 141 yd | |
| The Britannia | 5 Brewers Lane, Richmond | 242 yd | |
| The White Swan | 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Shop | 28 Hill Street, Richmond | 256 yd | |
| Chicken City | 388 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 597 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 381 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 616 yd | |
| Chicken Hub | 7 Westminster House, Kew Road | 635 yd | |
| Hanana | 49 Kew Road, Richmond | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 13 George Street, Richmond | 214 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 George Street, Richmond | 301 yd | |
| The Source Bulk Foods Richmond | 16 The Quadrant, Richmond | 445 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | 4 Sheen Road, Richmond | 498 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Richmond Railway Station, Kew Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Green THE GREEN | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Richmond Hill Health Club LEWIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 274 yd |
| Old Deer Park OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Richmond) (Closed) Global House Global House Kew Road | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Pools On The Park TWICKENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Racc (Parkshot Centre) Parkshot | 626 yd | |
| Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE TWICKENHAM ROAD | golf | 809 yd |
| Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club CAMBRIDGE PARK | indoor bowls | 846 yd |
| Richmond Athletic Ground TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 855 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.