Melliss Avenue is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 4AB is located in the Kew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melliss Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 4AE, TW9 4BS, TW9 4BP, TW9 4AH, TW9 4AF, TW9 4AP, TW9 4BG, TW9 4EQ, TW9 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW9 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 48.2% | 47.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 TW9 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 35.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 55% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (96.4%) 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 | 75.7% | 70% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 21.6% |
| Good health | 21% | 26.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around TW9 4AB this area, 2.3% 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 79.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.1% | 52% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42% | 43.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 21.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.3% | 43.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 22.5% | 17.1% | -5.4% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 10.4% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 15.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melliss Avenue was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Melliss Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Kew and the 254th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Lavender House, 31 Melliss Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-11-07 | £721,922 |
| Flat 17 Lavender House, 31 Melliss Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-08-16 | £1,161,024 |
| Flat 21 Lavender House, 31 Melliss Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-02-03 | £624,050 |
| Flat 16 Lavender House, 31 Melliss Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-10-29 | £540,650 |
| Flat 18 Lavender House, 31 Melliss Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,095,000 | 2021-08-20 | £1,078,542 |
TW9 4AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's Church of England Primary School Cumberland Road , Kew TW9 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Primary School Nightingale Close , Chiswick W4 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darell Primary and Nursery School Niton Road , TW9 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,212 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 | 4,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew College 24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Falcons Pre Preparatory School for Boys 2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Cafe Yukari | 110 North Road, Kew | 548 yd | |
| Cafe Pagoda | 113 North Road, Kew | 553 yd | |
| Caffe Torelli il Piccolo | Tudor House, North Road | 571 yd | |
| Jin Bao | 115 North Road, Kew | 578 yd | |
| Hawthorn | 14 Station Parade, Kew | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | The Bulls Head, Strand-On-The-Green | 877 yd | |
| The Ship | Thames Bank, Mortlake | 978 yd | |
| City Barge | Flat, The City Barge, 27 Strand-On-The-Green | 989 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 8 Kew Green | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Maids of Honour Ltd | Street Record, Bessant Drive | 310 yd | |
| Kew Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 108 North Road, Kew | 551 yd | |
| Kew Fish Bar | 114 North Road, Kew | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pensford Tennis Club PENSFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| St Winefride'S Catholic Church ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH LEYBORNE PARK | 689 yd | |
| University Of Westminster (Hartington Road Rugby Field) SITE OFFICE SITE OFFICE HARTINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Chiswick Bridge) HARTINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| University Of Westminster (Quintin Hogg Memorial Sports Ground) CAVENDISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Kew Community Centre THE AVENUE | 967 yd | |
| North Sheen Recreation Ground DANCER ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.