Old Palace Lane is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 1PG 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 Lane, Richmond, TW9 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 1PF, TW9 1PD, TW9 1PQ, TW9 1PE, TW9 1PB, TW9 1PA, TW9 1NY, TW9 1NT, TW9 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW9 1PG 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 1PG 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 Lane was 242.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 270.2% higher than the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Palace Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside and the 25th highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2022-06-13 | £1,825,709 |
| 16 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-06-11 | £1,492,383 |
| Flat 8 Palace House, 3 - 4 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2021-01-22 | £467,235 |
| 12 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2019-11-01 | £3,202,463 |
| Flat 16 Palace House, 3 - 4 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-11-15 | £390,844 |
TW9 1PG 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 1PG 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 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,038 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 | 704 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School Winchester Road , TW1 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worple Primary School Queens Terrace , TW7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vineyard School Friars Stile Road , TW10 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,910 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 | 3,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Preparatory School for Boys 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Radnor House Prep School 41 Kew Foot Road , TW9 2SS | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'assaggino | 9 Paved Court, Richmond | 320 yd | |
| Sebastians Italian | 12-13 King Street, Richmond | 332 yd | |
| Tide Tables Cafe | Arch 2, Riverside | 334 yd | |
| Alianti | 20 King Street, Richmond | 334 yd | |
| Mooca | 7 Golden Court, Richmond | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan | 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond | 80 yd | |
| The Pinces Head | The Princes Head, 27-28 The Green | 343 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 3 King Street, Richmond | 373 yd | |
| The Waterman's Arms | 10 Water Lane, Richmond | 374 yd | |
| The Britannia | 5 Brewers Lane, Richmond | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Shop | 28 Hill Street, Richmond | 493 yd | |
| Chicken Hub | 7 Westminster House, Kew Road | 706 yd | |
| Chicken City | 388 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 744 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 381 Richmond Road, Twickenham | 746 yd | |
| Hanana | 49 Kew Road, Richmond | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 13 George Street, Richmond | 436 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 George Street, Richmond | 486 yd | |
| The Source Bulk Foods Richmond | 16 The Quadrant, Richmond | 560 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | 4 Sheen Road, Richmond | 640 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Richmond Railway Station, Kew Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Green THE GREEN | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Old Deer Park OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Richmond Hill Health Club LEWIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 510 yd |
| Pools On The Park TWICKENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Racc (Parkshot Centre) Parkshot | 660 yd | |
| Profiles For Women (Richmond) (Closed) Global House Global House Kew Road | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE TWICKENHAM ROAD | golf | 694 yd |
| Richmond Athletic Ground TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Cannons Health And Squash Club (Richmond) (Closed) Kew Foot Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 858 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.