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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