St James'S Cottages is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 1SL 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 St James's Cottages, Richmond, TW9 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 1SN, TW9 1EE, TW9 1AA, TW9 1SE, TW9 1JL, TW9 1RX, TW9 1HU, TW9 1DY, TW9 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW9 1SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around TW9 1SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 62.6% | 54.1% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 31.9% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) 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 | 61.6% | 63.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 27.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around TW9 1SL this area, 4.1% 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 71.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.1% | 71.6% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 37.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 78.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 65.8% | 52.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 18.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 52.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central Asia | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James'S Cottages was 968.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1299.9% higher than the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St James'S Cottages has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside and the highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St James'S Cottages, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-12-05 | £813,214 |
| 8 St James'S Cottages, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-07-19 | £753,839 |
| 12 St James'S Cottages, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-12-17 | £771,299 |
| 13 St James'S Cottages, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-03-09 | £847,881 |
| 15 St James'S Cottages, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2017-07-20 | £811,310 |
TW9 1SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vineyard School Friars Stile Road , TW10 6NE | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshgate Primary School 157 Queens Road , TW10 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , TW10 6HN | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ St John's Road , TW7 6XF | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,328 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 | 3,960 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 | 590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Station Road , TW1 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon | 1 Paradise Road, Richmond | 63 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 37 George Street, Richmond | 67 yd | |
| Genji Sushi | 1-3 Lower George Street, Richmond | 71 yd | |
| Richmond Deli | 34 Union Court, Sheen Road | 76 yd | |
| Diba Restaurant | 7 Paradise Road, Richmond | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel and Crown | The Angel And Crown, 5 Church Court | 85 yd | |
| Tap Tavern | Richmond Tap Tavern, Princes Street | 138 yd | |
| Chalk | 2 Duke Street, Richmond | 149 yd | |
| The Britannia | 5 Brewers Lane, Richmond | 165 yd | |
| The Pinces Head | The Princes Head, 27-28 The Green | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Shop | 28 Hill Street, Richmond | 282 yd | |
| Chicken Hub | 7 Westminster House, Kew Road | 410 yd | |
| Knot Pretzels | Richmond Railway Station, Kew Road | 482 yd | |
| Bengal Village | 74 Sheen Road, Richmond | 485 yd | |
| Hanana | 49 Kew Road, Richmond | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29 George Street, Richmond | 94 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 13 George Street, Richmond | 187 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | 4 Sheen Road, Richmond | 188 yd | |
| The Source Bulk Foods Richmond | 16 The Quadrant, Richmond | 220 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Richmond Railway Station, Kew Road | 482 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Health Club LEWIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 243 yd |
| Richmond Green THE GREEN | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Richmond) (Closed) Global House Global House Kew Road | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Your Gym (Richmond) (Closed) Water Lane | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Racc (Parkshot Centre) Parkshot | 469 yd | |
| Pools On The Park TWICKENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Richmond Athletic Ground TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Cannons Health And Squash Club (Richmond) (Closed) Kew Foot Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 728 yd |
| Old Deer Park OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK TWICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| King'S House School KINGS ROAD | 792 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 | 204 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.