Somerton Avenue is in Richmond and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW9 4QP is located in the North 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 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW9 4QW, TW9 4LN, TW9 4QR, TW9 4QS, SW14 7BS, SW14 7BT, TW9 4QN, TW9 4QL, TW10 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW9 4QP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 36.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 55.7% | 61.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 28.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4QP this area, 8.4% 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 64.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 64.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 30.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 77.1% | 70.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 73.1% | 61.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 61.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.9% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerton Avenue was 127.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% higher than the Kew average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerton Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Kew and the 88th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-09-09 | £852,011 |
| 8 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-10-20 | £943,618 |
| 17 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2022-08-26 | £879,151 |
| 24 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £884,150 | 2021-10-29 | £935,680 |
| 18 Somerton Avenue, Richmond, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2021-08-12 | £1,025,485 |
TW9 4QP 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 | 164 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,342 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 | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 5,372 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 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Kew College 24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ | - not rated | 1,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalbagh | 374 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 565 yd | |
| Greek Aroma Ltd | 370 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 573 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 586 yd | |
| Black Salt Sheen | 505-507 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 595 yd | |
| Kurk Grill Bar | 501 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tapestry | 1 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake | 807 yd | |
| The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardener, 36 Lower Richmond Road | 813 yd | |
| The Victoria | 10 West Temple Sheen, East Sheen | 855 yd | |
| The Ship | Thames Bank, Mortlake | 933 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza Richmond | 1 The Parade, Lower Richmond Road | 400 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 378 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 560 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 586 yd | |
| TJ's Place | 475 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 666 yd | |
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 586 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, 361 Lower Richmond Road | 586 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 862 yd | |
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 949 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Sheen Recreation Ground DANCER ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School CARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Budweiser Sports Ground LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Pensford Tennis Club PENSFORD AVENUE | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Richmond Indoor Bowls Club GRENA ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,021 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Kew Community Centre THE AVENUE | 1,053 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 | 194.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.