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About

Heathfield ward is situated in the northern part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, bordering the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing from different eras. Its location provides access to several green spaces, including the expansive Kneller Gardens, which runs along the riverbank. The local economy centres on a small cluster of shops and services along Whitton Road, serving the immediate community.

The ward is notably home to the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, a significant local institution with a long history. Twickenham Stadium, a major international rugby venue, lies just to the east, influencing the area's character on event days. Residential streets are generally calm, with architectural styles ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Transport links include bus routes connecting to Richmond, Twickenham, and Hounslow town centres.

Area overview

On average Heathfield has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heathfield is £82,912 per year. There are 5 schools in Heathfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Heathfield is home to around 10,413 people, with a population density of about 5,662.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Heathfield Population
10,413
Population density
5,662.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.49(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.04(-40%)
Vehicle crime
11.72(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(+18%)
Burglary
6.43(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,957
47.61%
Indian
1,272
12.22%
Other White
1,013
9.73%
Other Asian
655
6.29%
Pakistani
469
4.5%
Total population: 10,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,191
38.68%
No qualifications
1,518
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
13.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
995
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
809
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,189
31.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,131
30.16%
Other social rented
635
16.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
512
13.65%
Social rents from council
200
5.33%
Total households: 3,750

Property prices in Heathfield

Median price£618,000
Price per sq ft£594
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£528K – £738K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £618,000 (about £594 per square foot) in Heathfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heathfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached39£665,000£583
Detached4£662,500£567
Terraced11£560,000£626
Flats6£329,000£516

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heathfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heathfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£550,000£402,000
2017£675,000£273,500£588,000£420,000
2018£625,000£281,500£545,000£504,500
2019£465,000£262,000£550,000£407,500
2020£550,000£288,750£575,000£500,000
2021£701,000£269,000£600,000£482,500
2022£827,500£347,500£660,000£529,000
2023£705,000£320,000£662,500£517,500
2024£612,500£310,000£647,500£575,000
2025£677,500£310,500£683,500£585,000
2026£695,000£400,000£682,500£560,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heathfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heathfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£458£460£434
2017£474£425£484£498
2018£379£401£484£508
2019£473£473£515£526
2020£585£472£498£518
2021£574£402£524£554
2022£516£490£618£520
2023£654£513£598£527
2024£672£506£622£588
2025£621£529£616£578
2026£411£553£549£650
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heathfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heathfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district.

Band A£1,657
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,486
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,591
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,972

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Heathfield ward.

Local councillors

John Coombs

Heathfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Lesley Pollesche

Heathfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Michael Wilson

Heathfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Heathfield

Is Heathfield safe?

Heathfield records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Heathfield?

The median sale price in Heathfield is £618,000 (about £594 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Heathfield?

Heathfield has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Heathfield?

Heathfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Heathfield sits around rank 18,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Heathfield?

The average household income in Heathfield is around £82,912 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Heathfield?

Heathfield is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Coombs (Liberal Democrats), Lesley Pollesche (Liberal Democrats) and Michael Wilson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Heathfield

TW45LP

Conway Road

TW45LN

Meadow Close

TW45PJ

Mill Farm Crescent

TW45PU

Curtis Road

TW26DF

Crane Park Road

TW26HH

Ryecroft Avenue

TW26JS

Percy Road

TW45LA

Shelburne Drive

TW26HN

Cranbrook Drive

TW26AB

Ellerman Avenue

TW33UW

Nelson Road

TW26LD

Hospital Bridge Road

TW26LQ

Springfield Road

TW45LJ

Hanworth Road

TW33UN

Nelson Road

TW26EJ

Powder Mill Lane

TW26JU

Strathearn Avenue

TW26HF

Montrose Avenue

TW26BQ

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW26EE

Powder Mill Lane

TW45LB

Bodicea Mews

TW26BN

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW26JH

Percy Road

TW45LL

Conway Road

TW45LW

Conway Road

TW26BY

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW45PL

Millfield Road

TW26BH

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW26DQ

Waverley Avenue

TW26HE

Montrose Avenue

TW26DH

Waverley Avenue

TW26AW

Sheringham Avenue

TW45QW

Edgar Road

TW45DB

Kimber Place

TW45NY

Hanworth Road

TW26HU

Percy Road

TW26LE

Hospital Bridge Road

TW45QL

Edgar Road

TW26JF

Percy Road

TW26DE

Chertsey Road

TW45NS

Hanworth Road

TW26AD

Ellerman Avenue

TW26LS

Chertsey Road

TW45PZ

Corfe Close

TW45PP

Millfield Road

TW45PF

Mill Farm Crescent

TW26HT

Percy Road

TW45LQ

Hanworth Road

TW26BB

Woodlawn Crescent

TW45PQ

Farm Road

TW45QF

Edgar Road

TW26EP

Warburton Road

TW26BJ

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW26JL

Percy Road

TW26JW

Percy Road

TW45NL

Dunleary Close

TW33UJ

Nelson Gardens

TW45PD

Carisbrooke Close

TW26JX

Strathearn Avenue

TW45NN

Heathside

TW45QQ

Edgar Road

TW45NB

Gerard Avenue

TW45LR

Conway Road

TW26HP

Bryanston Avenue

TW26BS

Lyndhurst Avenue

TW45QP

Edgar Road

TW26LF

Hospital Bridge Road

TW45LG

Hanworth Road

TW45NW

The Birches

TW26AU

Arden Close

TW26ED

Powder Mill Lane

TW45QH

Edgar Road

TW45HY

Wellington Road South

TW26EW

Warburton Road

TW45PN

Millfield Road

TW45ER

Millfield Road

TW26JG

Percy Road

TW45JE

Bristol Close

TW45PG

Mill Farm Crescent

TW33UP

Nelson Road

TW26JA

Jubilee Avenue

TW26JP

Ross Road

TW45LS

Daniel Close

TW45PS

Hanworth Road

TW26JR

Ross Road

TW26JN

Percy Road

TW26JY

Fairfield Avenue

TW26AQ

Ellerman Avenue

TW26BE

Woodlawn Crescent

TW26AL

Ellerman Avenue

TW26HR

Ryecroft Avenue

TW45NT

Hanworth Road

TW26BD

Woodlawn Crescent

TW33UL

Nelson Gardens

TW26AF

Ellerman Avenue

TW26EN

Cobbett Road

TW26JJ

Percy Road

TW26AG

Chester Avenue

TW45PX

Corfe Close

TW26HB

Montrose Avenue