Thompson Avenue is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 4JW 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 Thompson Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 4JP, TW9 4JJ, TW9 4JH, TW9 4JL, TW9 4NB, TW9 4JF, TW9 4LJ, TW9 4LN, TW9 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW9 4JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.6% | 34.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 47% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 28.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 83.6% | 80.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 77.9% | 75.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 75.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18.3% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.7% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Avenue was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thompson Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Kew and the 171st highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Thompson Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £969,000 | 2025-10-10 | £947,447 |
| 64 Thompson Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,057,000 | 2025-09-24 | £1,025,883 |
| 68 Thompson Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2025-06-27 | £640,950 |
| 2A Thompson Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2025-03-10 | £1,248,816 |
| 60 Thompson Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2025-01-31 | £729,468 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darell Primary and Nursery School Niton Road , TW9 4LH | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kew College 24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 580 yd | |
| Lalbagh | 374 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 832 yd | |
| Greek Aroma Ltd | 370 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 839 yd | |
| Black Salt Sheen | 505-507 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 864 yd | |
| Kurk Grill Bar | 501 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardener, 36 Lower Richmond Road | 917 yd | |
| The Tapestry | 1 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake | 920 yd | |
| The Crown | 128 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond | 949 yd | |
| The Ship | Thames Bank, Mortlake | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza Richmond | 1 The Parade, Lower Richmond Road | 375 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 580 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 378 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 828 yd | |
| Kew Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 108 North Road, Kew | 880 yd | |
| TJ's Place | 475 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 580 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Sheen Recreation Ground DANCER ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Pensford Tennis Club PENSFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School CARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Kew Community Centre THE AVENUE | 796 yd | |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Old Deer Park Partnership OLD DEER PARK OLD DEER PARK KEW ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.