Defoe Avenue is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 4DL is located in the Kew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Defoe Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 4DJ, TW9 4DR, TW9 3BY, TW9 4AT, TW9 4AA, TW9 3JQ, TW9 4DT, TW9 4DS, TW9 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW9 4DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 4DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 37.3% | 32.5% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 64% | 68.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 23% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 4DL this area, 4.4% 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.5% | 75.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 83.1% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 76.6% | 72.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 72.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 17.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Defoe Avenue was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Defoe Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Kew and the 144th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Defoe Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,345,000 | 2024-01-05 | £1,447,063 |
| 6 Defoe Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-05-26 | £981,287 |
| 3 Defoe Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,235,250 | 2023-02-22 | £1,258,350 |
| 11 Defoe Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-09-27 | £1,372,959 |
| 17 Defoe Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-03-26 | £1,481,828 |
TW9 4DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4DL 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Church of England Primary School Cumberland Road , Kew TW9 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Primary School Nightingale Close , Chiswick W4 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,401 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 | 4,070 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 | 129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Falcons Pre Preparatory School for Boys 2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT | - not rated | 1,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sift Cakes | 5 Mortlake Terrace, Mortlake Road | 431 yd | |
| Cafe Torelli | 3 Royal Parade, Kew | 465 yd | |
| PizzaExpress | 10 Station Approach, Kew | 470 yd | |
| Botanist On The Green | 3-5 Kew Green, Kew | 478 yd | |
| Cafe Pagoda | 113 North Road, Kew | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 8 Kew Green | 499 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | The Bulls Head, Strand-On-The-Green | 520 yd | |
| City Barge | Flat, The City Barge, 27 Strand-On-The-Green | 565 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 82 Kew Green, Kew | 642 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 79 Kew Green, Kew | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Maids of Honour Ltd | Street Record, Bessant Drive | 262 yd | |
| Kew Fish Bar | 114 North Road, Kew | 479 yd | |
| Kew Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 108 North Road, Kew | 540 yd | |
| Oke Sushi | 76 Waldeck Road | 882 yd | |
| Oregano | 108 Strand-On-The-Green | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 9, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Winefride'S Catholic Church ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH LEYBORNE PARK | 381 yd | |
| Kew Cricket Club KEW GREEN | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Westerly Ware THETIS TERRACE | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Pensford Tennis Club PENSFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Kew Community Centre THE AVENUE | 1,003 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.