Postcode Analysis Richmond upon Thames, London

WHITCOME MEWS, TW9 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITCOME MEWS, TW9 4BU.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 73,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TW9 4BU 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TW9 4BU combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£485k 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 10.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TW9 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Whitcome Mews, 0.7km from Grove Park in Richmond upon Thames. Administratively it sits within Kew ward and the Richmond Park constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TW9 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00174888 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TW9 4BU. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 469,950

19 sales · Mean £ 542,968

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TW9 4BU has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime36
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Kew Riverside Primary School

Good137 pupils0.2 km
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The Queen's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding371 pupils0.9 km
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Darell Primary and Nursery School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Thomson House School

Outstanding360 pupils1.0 km
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Grove Park Primary School

Outstanding436 pupils1.1 km
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Windham Nursery School

Outstanding108 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.3 km
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Chiswick School

Good1392 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Pether's Butchers0.7 km
  • Raveka Store0.8 km
  • SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE RICHMOND1.0 km
  • The Coop0.9 km
  • Kew Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Chiswick Tennis Club Ltd1.0 km
  • The Tapestry0.8 km
  • The Bulls Head1.0 km
  • The Ship0.7 km
  • Chiswick Boathouse0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co0.8 km
  • Cafe Terra at Roko Health Club0.6 km
  • Little Bird0.9 km
  • Cafe Macarong0.7 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kew Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Kew Gardens Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Original Maids of Honour Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kew Gardens0.7 km
  • Chiswick0.8 km
  • Mortlake1.0 km