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TW9 4EL

Townmead Road

Kew

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Overview

Postcode TW9 4EL is located in a major urban area, within the Kew ward of Richmond upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the North Sheen area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Sheen is £100,539 per year. The nearest station is Kew Gardens, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is North Sheen Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

North Sheen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Sheen has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in North Sheen is £100,539 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from TW9 4EL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Sheen near TW9 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Kew Gardens located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TW9 4EL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4

Kew Gardens

District, Overground

Walking directions to Kew Gardens
0.6 mi

3

Mortlake

South Western

Walking directions to Mortlake
0.6 mi

3

Chiswick

South Western

Walking directions to Chiswick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TW9 4EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorth Sheen Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to North Sheen Recreation Ground
0.5 miMortlake GreenSmallWalking directions to Mortlake Green
0.5 miSt Luke's Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Open Space

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
3,582.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.74(+7%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.74(-7%)
Other theft
12.03(+5%)
Vehicle crime
10.7(+14%)
Burglary
5.35(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
50.18%
Other White
51
18.28%
Indian
18
6.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.94%
Arab
11
3.94%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
70.91%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.55%
No qualifications
8
3.64%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
33.33%
Owns outright
28
25.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.72%
Other social rented
12
10.81%
Social rents from council
8
7.21%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Kew

Median price£702,500
Price per sq ft£813
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £1.1M

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £702,500 (about £813 per square foot) in Kew area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,500 up to £2,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£2,215,000£726
Semi-Detached26£1,310,000£1,010
Terraced33£950,000£871
Flats78£520,500£747

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kew

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,900,000£515,000£1,332,250£1,000,000
2017£1,350,000£532,475£1,300,000£955,000
2018£1,809,500£600,000£1,325,000£952,500
2019£1,712,500£478,250£1,195,000£885,000
2020£1,700,000£511,250£1,287,500£987,000
2021£2,650,000£509,500£1,587,500£1,070,000
2022£1,900,000£499,950£1,537,500£1,070,000
2023£2,087,500£570,000£1,350,000£1,065,000
2024£1,550,000£520,100£1,455,000£1,095,000
2025£2,150,000£547,000£1,500,000£1,045,000
2026£2,557,500£505,000£1,449,250£817,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kew.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,137£766£846£807
2017£786£785£758£781
2018£702£743£786£761
2019£823£683£743£778
2020£820£734£843£827
2021£789£734£902£807
2022£886£765£921£892
2023£960£754£824£845
2024£1,088£744£882£900
2025£885£774£923£872
2026£725£772£1,135£894
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kew.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW9 4EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TW9 4EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20253, Barker Close, Richmond, TW9 4ETTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
28 Apr 202617A, Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4EPFlatsLeasehold£287,500
17 Feb 20267, Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4EPFlatsLeasehold£570,000
19 Dec 202518, Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4EPFlatsLeasehold£576,000
27 Jun 20254, Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4EPFlatsLeasehold£516,000

Schools

In the TW9 4EL postcode area, located within North Sheen, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TW9 4EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryKew Riverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDarell Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThomson House SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TW9 4EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TW9 4EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRaveka Store191 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4LNWalking directions to Raveka Store
0.4 miKingsway Stores75 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake, London, SW14 7HJWalking directions to Kingsway Stores
0.4 miKew Convenience Store109 North Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4HJWalking directions to Kew Convenience Store
0.5 miSquire’s Food and Wine299 Sandycombe Road, Richmond, TW9 3LUWalking directions to Squire’s Food and Wine
0.5 miKew KornerStation Parade, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3PZWalking directions to Kew Korner

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TW9 4EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Vollum

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Kelvin Cheatle

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Maureen Goldthorpe

Kew - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Olney

Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRichmond upon ThamesE09000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond ParkE14001445
WardKewE05013782
ParishRichmond upon Thames, unparished areaE43000217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North SheenE02000787
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 004HE01033571
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TW9 4EL

Is TW9 4EL (North Sheen) safe?

The area around TW9 4EL records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near TW9 4EL?

The median sale price around TW9 4EL in North Sheen is £702,500 (about £813 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TW9 4EL?

There are 16 schools close to TW9 4EL, including Kew Riverside Primary School (Good), Darell Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Thomson House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TW9 4EL?

The closest station to TW9 4EL is Kew Gardens in TfL zone 3,4, about 718 m away, serving the District and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around TW9 4EL?

TW9 4EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TW9 4EL (North Sheen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering TW9 4EL is Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clare Vollum (Liberal Democrats), Kelvin Cheatle (Liberal Democrats) and Maureen Goldthorpe (Liberal Democrats).