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.
WHITCOME MEWS, TW9 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITCOME MEWS, TW9 4BU.
316
36
£ 73,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Kew Riverside Primary School
The Queen's Church of England Primary School
Darell Primary and Nursery School
Thomson House School
Grove Park Primary School
Windham Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Chiswick School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TW94BU · Data under Open Government Licence