TW1 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Whitton Road, 0.3km from Cole Park in Richmond upon Thames. Administratively it sits within St Margarets & North Twickenham ward and the Twickenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TW1, TW1 1BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 6.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TW1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00019471 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTON ROAD, TW1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTON ROAD, TW1 1BU.
338
38
£ 80,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TW1 1BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TW1 1BU combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£360k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TW1 1BU. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 357,500
16 sales · Mean £ 362,059
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TW1 1BU has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Richmond upon Thames School
Clarendon School
Capella House School
Strathmore School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Ivybridge Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Puccino's Expresso Cafe0.3 km
- Brewery Market0.8 km
- Bami Viet0.7 km
- Buongiorno0.8 km
- Cafe Sunshine0.9 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Timberyard0.5 km
- CTZN Brew0.7 km
- The Barmy Arms0.8 km
- The Eel Pie0.8 km
- The George0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Browne's Artisan Butchers0.8 km
- Buchanan's0.7 km
- Limpopo Biltong Twickenham0.8 km
- Maple Leaf Pharmacy0.9 km
- Paprika Store Twickenham0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.2 km
- Makan- Makan0.8 km
- Parma Pizza & China Magic0.7 km
- Pizza 2 Night & Paya Chinese0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- London Marriott Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Twickenham0.4 km
- St Margarets1.0 km
- Strawberry Hill1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Twickenham Rail Station0.3 km
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