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About

Whitton ward lies in the north-west of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, bordered by Hounslow and Twickenham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern developments. Its main commercial focus runs along Percy Road and High Street, providing local shops and services. The ward includes the grounds of Kneller Hall, a former military music school, and is served by Whitton railway station on the Waterloo to Reading line.

The area contains significant green spaces, including Whitton Park and the expansive grounds of the former Kneller Hall site. The Duke of Northumberland's River, a man-made watercourse, flows through the southern part of the ward. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a community centred around local schools and amenities. The presence of the historic Kneller Hall and its planned redevelopment is a notable local topic, influencing the area's ongoing character and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Whitton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitton is £95,926 per year. There are 3 schools in Whitton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Whitton is home to around 10,437 people, with a population density of about 6,153.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Whitton Population
10,437
Population density
6,153.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.68(-30%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.4(-41%)
Vehicle crime
8.05(-14%)
Shoplifting
6.52(-35%)
Public order
5.27(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,080
58.25%
Other White
1,151
11.03%
Indian
842
8.07%
Other Asian
404
3.87%
Irish
340
3.26%
Total population: 10,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,791
45.11%
No qualifications
1,228
14.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
14.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
665
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 8,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,489
37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,413
35.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
656
16.3%
Other social rented
296
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.21%
Total households: 4,024

Property prices in Whitton

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£613
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£516K – £741K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £613 per square foot) in Whitton area, with individual transactions ranging from £256,500 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£725,000£653
Semi-Detached42£697,500£623
Terraced31£600,010£610
Flats16£373,875£613

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545,000£342,500£550,000£505,000
2017£635,000£310,000£585,250£510,000
2018£637,500£328,500£572,500£505,000
2019£540,000£305,000£572,500£490,000
2020£610,000£326,000£585,000£463,500
2021£525,000£335,000£611,000£560,000
2022£785,000£322,000£660,000£572,500
2023£780,000£340,000£695,000£580,000
2024£740,000£334,000£635,000£589,500
2025£793,000£330,000£705,012£579,750
2026£710,000£383,250£667,500£598,505
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£494£627£523£566
2017£551£519£548£561
2018£446£531£529£551
2019£500£537£544£542
2020£476£557£531£591
2021£470£564£602£582
2022£657£583£638£616
2023£663£577£629£582
2024£692£540£591£627
2025£653£614£632£613
2026£717£627£607£591
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitton 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 Whitton ward.

Local councillors

Jo Humphreys

Whitton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Kuldev Sehra

Whitton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Nathanael MacDonald

Whitton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats