TW1 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Varsity Drive, 0.7km from Cole Park in Hounslow. Administratively it sits within Isleworth ward and the Brentford and Isleworth constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TW1 1AL offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 21.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TW1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00013261 (shared with 167 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VARSITY DRIVE, TW1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VARSITY DRIVE, TW1 1AL.
236
35
£ 54,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TW1 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TW1 1AL — age 35, 34% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TW1 1AL. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
29 sales · Mean £ 280,343
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TW1 1AL is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ivybridge Primary School
The Richmond upon Thames School
Capella House School
Clarendon School
Chase Bridge Primary School
St Stephen's C E Primary School
Strathmore School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Puccino's Expresso Cafe0.9 km
- Reef Kitchens Limited0.1 km
- RFU South Stand - Main Kitchen0.3 km
- The Scrummery0.4 km
- Merits0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- TK Maxx0.5 km
- J D News & Booze0.4 km
- Altons0.8 km
- Londis Isleworth0.9 km
- Foodland0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Salt & Vinegar0.8 km
- Chocorose Factory0.8 km
- YO! To Go, Inside Tesco0.2 km
- Mario's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- London Marriott Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Kings Bar (Harlequin RFC)0.8 km
- Harlequin FC0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Main Store)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Twickenham1.0 km
- St Margarets1.2 km
- Whitton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: TW11AL · Data under Open Government Licence