SW14 7BY is a safe, established residential area on Lower Richmond Road, 0.5km from Mortlake in Richmond upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Mortlake & Barnes Common ward and the Richmond Park constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW14 7BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Richmond upon Thames.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW14 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00019384 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER RICHMOND ROAD, SW14 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER RICHMOND ROAD, SW14 7BY.
386
37
£ 75,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW14 7BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 77% social renting, SW14 7BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW14 7BY. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 353,725
2 sales · Mean £ 353,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW14 7BY has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kew Riverside Primary School
Thomson House School
Darell Primary and Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Sheen Mount Primary School
Windham Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Richmond Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Apples and Bees0.7 km
- Sheen Polish Delicatessen0.9 km
- Supersave0.8 km
- Farmford Foods Ltd0.7 km
- R Chubb & Son0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Giardino 14 Platform 10.5 km
- Caffe Al Fresco0.7 km
- La Ciclista0.8 km
- Lalbagh0.6 km
- Euro Cafe0.6 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Pig & Whistle0.7 km
- The Ship0.4 km
- The Tapestry0.4 km
- Chiswick Boathouse0.8 km
- Hare and Hounds0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Farmhouse Pizza Richmond0.8 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- TJ's Place0.7 km
- Pala Kebab House0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortlake0.5 km
- North Sheen1.0 km
- Kew Gardens1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW147BY · Data under Open Government Licence